If you have the URL, you can paste it into VirusTotal to check for threats without clicking it. ๐ Scenario 2: You are trying to download a specific file
Add the file size (e.g., 2.4 MB ) and a "Last Updated" date next to the download button. ๐ How to stay safe
If you were looking for a specific driver, game mod, or document and landed on a page with this text:
If you saw this text in an unsolicited email or a message from an unknown sender:
"Show file extensions" in your computer settings to ensure a file isn't named document.zip.exe .
If you have the URL, you can paste it into VirusTotal to check for threats without clicking it. ๐ Scenario 2: You are trying to download a specific file
Add the file size (e.g., 2.4 MB ) and a "Last Updated" date next to the download button. ๐ How to stay safe
If you were looking for a specific driver, game mod, or document and landed on a page with this text:
If you saw this text in an unsolicited email or a message from an unknown sender:
"Show file extensions" in your computer settings to ensure a file isn't named document.zip.exe .