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Can I get my Computer Infected by simply downloading a Zip file?

April 26, 2017Computer Computers downloading file Infected internet security Zip

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Can I get my Computer Infected by simply downloading a Zip file?

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No, a ZIP file is designed not to take effect until you “unzip” it, or take the contents out. The file in the ZIP file could be a whole different file itself. But be careful, you don’t always have to start a program for it to start itself on your computer. Only Trojans need to be started. I hope I helped.