The .Underneath E-mails’ series continues with a new e-mail series: dangerous attachments. Malware attachments pose as Word documents, PDF images or PDF images, but hide malicious code, usually Trojans. The first purpose of malicious or dangerous attachments is to make users believe in their legitimacy. An updated antivirus solution will prevent malicious files from infecting your computer. Don`t fall for e-mails that lure users to click on dubious attachments and links should raise an eyebrow.”]
Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/underneath-e-mails-dangerous-attachments/