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Can A Video File Contain A Virus?

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by: HunterBD - Sun, 11 Sep 2022 09:18 UTC

//Video files are not typically thought of as potentially malicious or
infected file types, but it is possible for malware to be embedded in or
disguised as a video file. Due to this common misconception, audio and
video files are intriguing threat vectors for malware writers.//

https://www.opswat.com/blog/can-video-file-contain-virus

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