If you haven't downloaded it yet, paste the download link into URLVoid to see if the hosting site has a history of malicious activity. 3. Immediate Red Flags

using a reputable tool like Malwarebytes or Windows Defender .

If the file ends in .exe , .msi , .scr , .vbs , or .zip , and you weren't specifically looking for an installer, it is almost certainly a virus or "stealer" malware. 2. Run a "Sandboxed" Analysis

If you see any of the following, close your browser tab immediately:

If you executed the file and nothing seemed to happen, or your computer started acting slow:

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