if you weren't expecting a file. Here are the common risks:
Hover over the sender's name. Does the email address match the company they claim to be? (e.g., invoice@amazon-security-dept.ru is fake).
The "Download" link may lead to a fake login page (like a spoofed Microsoft 365 or Google Drive site) designed to steal your credentials. Download File 4CBB7A32B2445EA1E4A48C81F927BC0D1...
It looks technical and official, piquing your curiosity.
If it claims to be from a colleague or a known service (like WeTransfer or Dropbox ), contact that person or company through a separate, known channel (like a new email or a phone call). if you weren't expecting a file
Legitimate businesses rarely send files named with raw hashes without any prior context or conversation. When in doubt, throw it out! AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
If you accidentally clicked the link, disconnect from the internet and run a full antivirus scan on your device immediately. If it claims to be from a colleague
Unique strings of characters can sometimes trick basic email filters that look for common "scam" keywords. 2. Is it safe to click?