: Your files could be encrypted and held for a cash ransom.
: These allow a stranger to control your mouse, keyboard, and webcam.
: In Windows settings, turn on "Show file extensions" so you can see if a file is actually an executable disguised as something else. 🔍 Verifying a Suspicious File
If you want to be 100% sure about a file's safety before touching it, use these tools:
: .rar files are archives. Once you extract it, you will likely find an .exe , .scr , or .vbs file that installs a virus.