Cybersecurity researchers often warn that generic filenames like "video[number].zip" are frequently used by threat actors to trick users into downloading malicious payloads, such as infostealers or backdoors. 2. The Risks of Downloading ZIP Files

A ZIP file can hide an executable (like .exe or .msi ) that looks like a video once extracted.

Some basic antivirus software may not scan deep into nested ZIP files unless they are opened.