: Sites hosting these collections often use intrusive ads or fake download buttons designed to steal personal information or redirect you to phishing pages. Safe Practices for Handling ZIP Files
: These ZIP files often contain hidden executables (e.g., .exe , .bat , .js ) that can infect your system as soon as they are run or extracted.
: Malicious actors often use ZIP archives because they can sometimes bypass basic antivirus scans, especially if the file is password-protected or very large.
If you have already downloaded such a file or are considering doing so, follow these safety steps: Malicious spam with zip attachments containing .js files