Historically, files named similarly to "video_x-mas.7z" have been used to deliver various types of malicious software:
This is a compressed archive format created by the program 7-Zip. It is used to bundle multiple files together and reduce their size. Because archives can hide the true nature of the files inside, hackers often use them to bypass basic email security filters.
A genuine high-quality video is usually quite large. If the .7z file is only a few hundred kilobytes or a few megabytes, it likely contains a script or a small executable, not a video. video_x-mas.7z
These are sophisticated banking Trojans that steal login credentials and can lead to ransomware infections.
Watch for unauthorized logins on your social media or bank accounts and consider changing your passwords from a separate, clean device. Historically, files named similarly to "video_x-mas
Avoid double-clicking the archive or extracting its contents.
If you already opened it, immediately run a full scan with a reputable antivirus like Malwarebytes or Microsoft Defender . A genuine high-quality video is usually quite large
Permanently delete the file from your computer and empty your trash/recycle bin.