by enabling the "Show file extensions" setting in your operating system's file explorer.

using a reputable antivirus or anti-malware tool like Malwarebytes or Bitdefender to ensure no malicious payloads were inadvertently triggered.

To protect your device and data, it is recommended that you:

: While a standard video file is generally safe, attackers can exploit vulnerabilities in media players to execute malicious code. They may also use steganography to hide malware within the file's metadata or audio streams.