Look at the inside the archive. If you see an .exe or .bat file inside a folder you didn't expect, delete it immediately. 5. When in Doubt, Trash It
Have you ever looked at your Downloads folder and found a file you don’t remember downloading? Maybe it’s named something like . It looks official enough with its numeric string and archive extension, but it’s sitting there like a digital Trojan Horse. 57548.rar
Instead of opening the file on your computer, use a service like . You can upload the "57548.rar" file, and it will be scanned by over 70 different antivirus engines. This is the safest way to "peek" inside without letting any potential malware touch your hard drive. 4. Open with Caution (The "Safe" Way) Look at the inside the archive