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While ESET Internet Security is paid, ESET offers a completely free version called ESET NOD32 Antivirus (not to be confused with the paid NOD32). Wait — correction: ESET does not currently offer a permanent free antivirus. However, ESET participates in giveaways with tech magazines and cybersecurity influencers.

Warning: Never pay for a “giveaway entry.” Legitimate giveaways are always free to enter.

Websites and repositories distributing "free keys" are frequently operated by cybercriminals. The "key generator" or "crack" files downloaded from these sites are a common delivery method for:

A: Absolutely not. Most contain malware or steal personal data. Avoid at all costs.