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Fraudulent PDF

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loisou17 Posted messages 1297 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello,

I received a fraudulent email and I downloaded a .pdf attachment on my Android phone. The file downloaded but did not open.

I started a security antivirus scan.

What do you advise me to do? Is there a risk?

Thank you in advance for your responses.

Configuration: Android / SamsungBrowser 14.2

3 answers

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    loisou17 Posted messages 1297 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   470
     
    Hello
    as long as you haven't opened it, you're not at risk; however, if you have a file manager, delete it!
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    1. Martine
       
      Thank you for your response.

      I uploaded it, but in the end I received a message saying that it could not be opened. It is not in the downloaded items, but on the mail it says 100% next to the file.
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    2. loisou17 Posted messages 1297 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   470 > Martine
       
      Hello again
      100% means that the file is downloaded 100%. If you don't have a file explorer, you can download one; I downloaded this one and I'm very satisfied. In the three little lines, you have " analyze ".
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    4. Pierr10 Posted messages 13821 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   5 835 > loisou17 Posted messages 1297 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
       
      Hello,

      I completely agree that the file manager you proposed is one of the best. It allows for very simple communication via wifi with other devices (tablet, computer).

      But I don't see any possibility for file analysis at all. Does an antivirus need to be installed for it to be called upon?

      To analyze a file, I often use an online scan with VirusTotal:
      https://www.virustotal.com/gui/
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    5. loisou17 Posted messages 1297 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   470 > Pierr10 Posted messages 13821 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention  
       
      Hello Pierr10
      if you have it installed, you should see the mention "scan" at the top right on the 3 bars regarding VirusTotal; it's a good analysis solution. Personally, I purchased the Kap solution which directly scans all the apps for me. "Good CDT."
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  2. Martine
     
    I installed the file manager, but I can't find the one I downloaded.
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    1. Martine
       
      Since it is showing 100% charged, what do you think should be done?
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      1. loisou17 Posted messages 1297 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   470 > Martine
         
        Hello
        in principle, when I download an app from the store, it installs on one of the home screens; if it can’t find a spot, it opens another one. Otherwise, go to settings and under applications, check if it is installed by granting it all permissions.
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      2. Martine > loisou17 Posted messages 1297 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
         
        I'm sorry, I expressed myself poorly; I can't find the PDF file of the fraudulent email in my files, even though the email states it was uploaded at 100%.
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  3. Pierr10 Posted messages 13821 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   5 835
     
    Hello,

    When you receive an email with an attachment (like a PDF), this file is obviously downloaded in order to be read. This does not mean that it is saved on the smartphone.

    That’s what happens to me.
    If I want the file to be saved, I have to do it in the email manager (Gmail) or in the reading program (Acrobat Reader).

    If the file has indeed been saved, it should normally be found in the Downloads.
    Also check in New files.

    Also explore the main storage or the SD card, if you have one.

    If you can't find it, then it hasn't been saved.

    No need to look any further!

    --
    What one understands well is clearly stated,
    And the words to express it come easily.
    (Boileau)
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    1. Martine
       
      Thank you for this response. It's also not in the recent files. So that reassures me a bit.
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    2. loisou17 Posted messages 1297 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   470
       
      Hello
      pierr10
      well seen the capture, at least it’s clear!
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