: Permanently delete the .exe from your "Downloads" folder and empty your trash/recycle bin immediately.
: If you downloaded this after a phone call or a "security alert" email, do not give the sender any passwords, codes, or remote access to your computer. Paypal Consumer_p_ (1).exe
: Log in to the official PayPal website directly through your browser (never via links in an email) to check for unauthorized transactions. Why this is a scam : Permanently delete the
: The use of underscores and parentheses (e.g., _p_ (1) ) is common in automated malware delivery systems. Paypal Consumer_p_ (1).exe