Attackers often use double extensions (e.g., filename.zip.exe ) to trick users into running an executable file while they think they are just opening a compressed folder.

Only download content from official, verified platforms. Unsolicited links from social media comments or shady third-party sites are high-risk.

Simply downloading a ZIP file rarely harms your system, but unzipping and running any executable files inside can lead to an immediate infection. Zip It: Your Complete Guide to Safe File Compression