: A genuine video file is usually several megabytes or gigabytes. If a "video" is only a few kilobytes (KB), it is almost certainly a malicious script or executable.

The file name uses a "Double Extension" trick. A file might be named Hot Girls (25).mp4.exe , but because many operating systems hide known file extensions by default, the user only sees Hot Girls (25).mp4 [2]. Once clicked, the computer executes a program rather than playing a video. 2. Common Risks

: Encryption of your personal files, with attackers demanding payment for the decryption key. 3. Safety Recommendations To protect your devices from these types of threats:

: Malicious software that floods your browser with pop-ups and redirects your search results to fraudulent websites.

: Always run unknown files through an updated antivirus program or an online scanner like VirusTotal before opening them.

: Change your folder settings to "Show file extensions" so you can see if a file ends in .exe , .scr , or .vbs instead of .mp4 .