A file is a compressed archive that can contain one or multiple files. Because these archives can hide their contents until they are opened, they are frequently used by bad actors to distribute:

To protect your device and personal information, follow these steps:

: Software that floods your device with unwanted advertisements. Red Flags to Watch For

: If you have already downloaded it, delete it immediately without extracting the contents.

: If the download started automatically after clicking a suspicious link, clear your browser's cache and cookies to remove any tracking scripts.


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