: Before opening any ZIP file, run it through an online scanner like VirusTotal .
: You receive an email or a direct message via social platforms (like Discord or Telegram) with a festive theme. The sender might pose as a friend or a "Secret Santa." Merry_PIG-mas.zip
: Watch out for files inside the ZIP named things like GiftCard.pdf.exe . : Before opening any ZIP file, run it
The "Merry_PIG-mas.zip" Cyber Threat: A Holiday Surprise You Don’t Want : Before opening any ZIP file
: Messages that pressure you to open the file "before the holiday ends" are almost always scams. How to Protect Yourself