| Red Flag | Why It’s Dangerous | | :--- | :--- | | | These are viruses. They can encrypt your files (ransomware) or steal passwords. | | “You need to install a special video player” | Fake codec packs often contain keyloggers or crypto miners. | | Surveys or SMS verification | Designed to trick you into paying for nothing or subscribing to premium SMS services. | | Torrents with “2011 1080p” but no seeders | Often dead links. Active ones may contain malware disguised as video files. |