When should you virus scan a download?

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Banacek, Feb 2, 2006.

  1. Banacek

    Banacek Private E-2

    Just a quick question. When should you virus scan a downloaded zipped file? Before or after you unzip it.
    Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question!

    Banacek:confused:
     
    Banacek, Feb 2, 2006
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  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Before! Many antivirus applications are also checking as you download and as you unzip. But it never hurts to double check.
     
    chaslang, Feb 2, 2006
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  3. Banacek

    Banacek Private E-2


    Thanks I just wasn't sure if antivirus software could scan compressed files.

    Banacek:)
     
    Banacek, Feb 2, 2006
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  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome!
     
    chaslang, Feb 2, 2006
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