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If Google's systems identify a threat, they may block access to the file entirely to protect you.
Google Drive automatically scans most files for malware and phishing during upload and download. If you see a virus scan warning, it generally falls into one of three categories: 1. File is Too Large to Scan
Google displays a yellow banner at the top of the screen if it identifies a shared file as likely phishing or malware.
For extra safety, you can download the file and scan it locally using your own antivirus software or upload it to VirusTotal (which supports files up to 650 MB). 2. Suspicious Content Detected