: Eventually, you download a .zip or .rar file, often password-protected (with the password "1234" or "password"). This is done to prevent antivirus software from scanning the contents of the archive before it is opened.
: You are often sent through five or six different URL shorteners and ad-heavy pages. This generates fractional revenue for the attacker through forced ad views. : Eventually, you download a
: Encrypting your files and demanding payment to get them back. : Eventually, you download a