: A .rar or .zip file is used to hide the actual malicious contents (like .exe , .scr , or .vbs files) from basic email scanners.

Files with "leaked," "hidden," or "private" in the name are the oldest tricks in the social engineering playbook. They exploit natural curiosity or a desire for exclusive content to bypass your better judgment.

: A "Backdoor" could be opened, allowing a hacker to use your webcam or access your microphone.

: It promises sensational or illicit photos ("Leaked_Pics").

: In your computer settings, make sure "Hide extensions for known file types" is turned off . This helps you see if a file is actually Leaked_Pics.rar.exe .