: If you suspect it is infected, move it to a secure "sandbox" environment or simply delete it immediately and disconnect from the internet if you have already opened it.

: Before interacting with the file, upload it to VirusTotal , an online service that analyzes suspicious files using dozens of different antivirus engines.

If you have received this file unexpectedly or from an unknown source, Recommended Safety Steps

: If this was an email attachment, verify the sender's address. Attackers often use alarming names like "Bad Way" to pique curiosity or create a sense of urgency.