: In Windows File Explorer, go to "View" and check "File name extensions" so you can see if a file is actually an .exe .
: Upload suspicious files to VirusTotal to see if multiple antivirus engines flag it as dangerous. pictures of chat.rar
: Use a reputable tool like Malwarebytes or Windows Defender (Offline Scan mode) to find and remove the threat. : In Windows File Explorer, go to "View"
from people you don't know, or even friends who suddenly send them without context. : In Windows File Explorer
: From a different, clean device , change your passwords for Discord, email, and banking. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) if you haven't already.
: You receive a file from a friend (whose account was likely hacked) or a stranger.