Zip files are the most common containers for Trojans. Once extracted, the "Chariezared" file could execute a script that installs a keylogger, giving hackers access to your passwords and banking info.

If you encountered a download link for Chariezared.zip -267.29 MB- , check for these warning signs:

Upload the file (or the URL) to VirusTotal . It will scan the file against over 70 different antivirus engines.

If you are a power user, open the file inside a Virtual Machine (VM) or a Windows Sandbox to isolate any potential threats from your main operating system. The Bottom Line