: Before opening any downloaded file, use a service like VirusTotal to check if the file contains hidden scripts.
: Telegram is frequently used to spread malicious files disguised as viral videos. Downloading an .mp4 that requires you to "update your player" or download an additional .exe or .apk file is a common way to infect devices with malware . : Before opening any downloaded file, use a
: Stay within the official Telegram app; do not click links that take you to "verify" your age or identity on a website. : Before opening any downloaded file