as it is highly likely to be a malicious file used in phishing or malware campaigns . Files with names like "Orders [Month] [Year].zip" are classic examples of "Order-themed" malware designed to trick people into downloading info-stealers or ransomware [1, 2].
[1] bleepingcomputer.com[2] https:// firingrange.com[3] proofpoint.com[4] ftc.gov[5] virustotal.com[6] microsoft.com[7] cisa.gov[8] identitytheft.gov Orders Nov 2022.zip
If you have already downloaded this file or received it in an email, follow these safety steps: 1. Do Not Extract the Contents as it is highly likely to be a
Go to VirusTotal.com and upload the .zip file. It will scan the file against over 70 different antivirus engines to see if it's flagged as malware [5]. Do Not Extract the Contents Go to VirusTotal
If you weren't expecting an order or a shipping notification from a specific vendor, delete the email immediately [4]. 3. Scan the File Safely