The file size of is a common tactic used by malicious actors. It is large enough to seem like it contains high-quality video or a large library of images, but small enough to be downloaded quickly on modern connections.

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If you open the zip and see a file that ends in .exe , .bat , or .msi —even if it has a video player icon— do not click it. Real video files end in formats like .mp4 , .mkv , or .mov .