High-pitched frequencies, static, or reversed audio tracks designed to be intentionally jarring.
Distorted, high-contrast imagery that is difficult to identify. 22567mp4
According to internet legend, viewing the file causes immediate hardware failure, psychological distress, or "unexplained occurrences" in the viewer's home. The Origin 22567mp4
Many versions of this file uploaded to the web are "jump scares" intended to startle the viewer. 22567mp4
In some cases, files with cryptic names are used as "bait" to get users to download ZIP folders containing actual viruses or Trojans. The Appeal of Digital Urban Legends