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:
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. eset smart security premium license key facebook
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.” A less common but dangerous variant: the post