: Inside the zip was a malicious script that bypassed his basic antivirus.

By the time Mark realized his bank account was compromised, it was too late. To avoid his fate, follow these rules:

: Real file shares usually come with context or a personal note.

: Attackers often use names like "torrent" or "update" to trick users into lowering their guard.

: .zip and .rar files are favorite hiding spots for malware because they can bypass some basic email scanners.

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