A less common but dangerous variant: the post claims you need a “key activator” tool. Downloading it installs malware—sometimes a keylogger or a backdoor that can disable real antivirus software.
Here’s what he discovered:
Alex was a cautious computer user. He had just built a new gaming PC and wanted to protect it with , a top-tier antivirus known for its low system impact and powerful features like secure banking and password management. But like many people, he hesitated at the $59.99 yearly price tag.
Disappointed but wise, Alex did not take the bait. Instead, he visited the official ESET Facebook page. There, he found a legitimate giveaway: ESET occasionally runs contests where you can win a license by sharing a post and tagging friends. He entered one, didn’t win, but felt safe.
He clicked on the profile of the person posting. It was created two weeks ago, had a generic AI-generated photo, and had posted the same “free key” message in 15 other groups. Alex decided to do a quick search: “ESET license key Facebook scam.”
Other posts say: “Click here to generate your unique key.” The link leads to a fake Facebook login page designed to steal credentials. Once scammers have your Facebook account, they can post the same scam from your profile, tricking your friends.
A less common but dangerous variant: the post claims you need a “key activator” tool. Downloading it installs malware—sometimes a keylogger or a backdoor that can disable real antivirus software.
Here’s what he discovered:
Alex was a cautious computer user. He had just built a new gaming PC and wanted to protect it with , a top-tier antivirus known for its low system impact and powerful features like secure banking and password management. But like many people, he hesitated at the $59.99 yearly price tag.
Disappointed but wise, Alex did not take the bait. Instead, he visited the official ESET Facebook page. There, he found a legitimate giveaway: ESET occasionally runs contests where you can win a license by sharing a post and tagging friends. He entered one, didn’t win, but felt safe.
He clicked on the profile of the person posting. It was created two weeks ago, had a generic AI-generated photo, and had posted the same “free key” message in 15 other groups. Alex decided to do a quick search: “ESET license key Facebook scam.”
Other posts say: “Click here to generate your unique key.” The link leads to a fake Facebook login page designed to steal credentials. Once scammers have your Facebook account, they can post the same scam from your profile, tricking your friends.