Use a tool like the NordVPN Link Checker to scan the URL before you click it. 2. Scan the File (If Already Downloaded)
If you have already downloaded the file, yet. Running an infected file is what activates malware. Use a tool like the NordVPN Link Checker
Upload the .rar file to VirusTotal. This service scans the file against over 70 different antivirus engines to identify potential threats. in an unsolicited email
Only download files from websites you trust. If you found this link on a forum, in an unsolicited email, or on a suspicious "file-sharing" site, it is highly likely to be dangerous. or on a suspicious "file-sharing" site
