If the file arrived via a peer-to-peer network or email, it’s probably malware. If you’ve performed a Google search and downloaded a program from a company you don’t recognize, you probably shouldn’t trust them.
The most important thing you can do is evaluate the source of the download. If only a few antivirus programs have a problem with the file, it may well be a false positive - this doesn’t guarantee the file is actually safe, it’s just a piece of evidence to consider.Įvaluate the Download’s Source - Are They Trustworthy? If most antivirus programs say there’s a problem, the file is probably malicious. They’ll automatically scan the file with a wide variety of different antivirus programs and tell you what each says about the file. Head to the VirusTotal website and upload the suspect file or enter an URL where it can be found online.
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