: Before extracting any archive, upload the file link or a sample of the data to an online analysis tool like VirusTotal to check it against dozens of security engines simultaneously.

Full-game backups, "repacks" including all DLCs, or massive 4K texture mod packs for open-world games.

What (Windows, Mac, Linux) are you using to download it?

Large-scale archives for Science and Math Olympiads or specialized software suites.

: Never download files from automatically generated domains or blogs that display nothing but text lists of download keywords. Use trusted developer repositories or verified digital distribution networks.