Specifically designed to lock your files until you pay a fee. 3. Steps for Preparation and Safety

If you are a developer or researcher testing the software, run it in a "Sandbox" or a Virtual Machine (VM) to isolate it from your main operating system. 4. Recommendation

Avoid opening the .zip file until you have scanned it.

If purchased from Steam, GOG, or the developer’s site, the file is safe. However, official platforms usually use their own launchers rather than raw .zip files for modern versions.

Once opened (but before running anything), look for files like game.exe.vbs or setup.bat . These are common indicators of malicious scripts.