Security experts warn that "curiosity killed the cat"—and in the digital world, it kills your privacy. Stay skeptical of random files, no matter how "beautiful" the name claims to be.

If you weren't expecting a file from a trusted source, do not download it—especially if it ends in .zip , .rar , or .exe .

It targets your saved passwords in browsers.

Once it has your cookies or tokens, it can take over your social media profiles to spread the link further to your friends.