: Clicking these links can lead to pages asking for payment information or personal details under the guise of "accessing" the file. Technical Context: What is a ZIP File?

: If the link came from someone you know, contact them through a different channel (like a phone call) to see if their account was hacked.

Files with provocative or highly specific names (e.g., "Class Teacher Pics") are frequently used as bait in the following ways:

: If you have already downloaded a file, use a reputable scanner like the Microsoft Defender or a third-party tool like Malwarebytes to check the ZIP before opening it.

A ZIP file is a compressed folder used to group multiple files together to save space and make them easier to transport.

: Scammers may spoof a teacher's or colleague's account to send links to a "photo album" that is actually a malicious ZIP file.