: Messages claiming to contain "leaked" or "exclusive" content.
: A file inside the ZIP might be named image.jpg.exe . If your system hides known file extensions, you might think it's a photo, but clicking it runs a program. Safety Best Practices
: Software designed to steal your passwords, credit card numbers, and personal data.
: If you have already downloaded the file, do not open it . Upload it to a service like VirusTotal to have it scanned by dozens of antivirus engines simultaneously.
: Verify the reputation of the website or the sender. If it’s a random link on a forum or social media, it is likely unsafe.
: Programs that look legitimate but provide a "backdoor" for hackers to access your computer.