Additionally, checking the file's metadata could help. If the user can provide the path where the executable is located, that might give hints towards its purpose or whether it's a harmful file. Malware often resides in unusual directories, like Temp folders or system directories, whereas legitimate software is installed in standard locations.
Lou S. Felipe, Ph.D. (she/they) is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where she provides culturally responsive, trauma-focused psychotherapy. Her research examines the intersectional identity experiences of marginalization, particularly at the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality with a unique specialization in Pilipinx American psychology.
Additionally, checking the file's metadata could help. If the user can provide the path where the executable is located, that might give hints towards its purpose or whether it's a harmful file. Malware often resides in unusual directories, like Temp folders or system directories, whereas legitimate software is installed in standard locations.
