This specific filename is frequently used in and Discord spam to trick players into downloading "free" hacks, skins, or game updates [1, 2]. Why this is dangerous
: Riot Games delivers all official Valorant updates through the Riot Client , never via a .zip file hosted on third-party sites like MediaFire or Mega [1]. Red Flags to look for Valorant Updated.zip
: Scammers often password-protect the file (e.g., password: 123 ) to prevent antivirus software from scanning the contents before you extract them. This specific filename is frequently used in and
: Use a reputable antivirus (like Malwarebytes or Windows Defender Offline) to remove the infection. : Use a reputable antivirus (like Malwarebytes or
: Inside the zip, you might find a file named Valorant_Update.exe or a file that looks like a text document but is actually an executable.