Scammers often use specific psychological tricks to convince users to run these files:

The Danger Behind "DOWNLOAD FILE – AMONG US.ZIP" While the search term might look like a simple way to get the popular social deduction game for free on PC, it is frequently used as a lure by cybercriminals. Downloading the game from unofficial sources through ZIP files carries significant risks, ranging from adware to severe ransomware and banking trojans . The Reality of Unofficial Among Us Downloads

: Researchers have identified variants like "CobraLocker" that use Among Us as a mask to encrypt victim files and demand payment.

: Over 75% of fake Among Us apps found online have been repackaged with code that floods devices with ads or spies on user activity.