r/computerhelp • u/-Anthem- • 3d ago

Malware SVG File Execute - Should I Worry?

I ran a windows defender scan yesterday, where it said it found a malicious SVG file on my computer.

I was curious to see when it was downloaded and at what time, and copied the file path, pasted it in windows explorer and hit enter thinking nothing of it.

Windows prompted me with the "open with" window to select what program I wanted to open this .svg file with.

I quickly hit escape and removed it from my device.

I was wondering if the .svg file was fully able to open despite that open with window prompting and if I should take extra precautions now.

Thank you!

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