If you download a .zip file, . Look closely at the file extensions. A video file should end in .mp4 , .avi , .mkv , or similar. If you see .exe , .scr , .bat , or .js , it is not a video. Delete the archive immediately.
| | Don't | | :--- | :--- | | Use legitimate, paid sources for content. | Download .zip files from forums or file-hosting sites. | | Keep your antivirus and system updated. | Ever disable your antivirus to run a suspicious file. | | Verify file extensions before opening. | Trust a file just because it has a video thumbnail. | | Scan archives with online tools like VirusTotal. | Open archives that trigger any security warnings. | | Use a virtual machine for any risky exploration. | Share suspicious files with others, even as a joke. | If you download a
