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  - https://yandex.kz/support/browser-mobile-android-phone/en/security/file-checking.md
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  - https://yandex.kz/support/browser-mobile-android-phone/ru/security/file-checking.md
  - https://yandex.kz/support/browser-mobile-android-phone/tr/security/file-checking.md
  - https://yandex.kz/support/browser-mobile-android-phone/uz/security/file-checking.md
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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://yandex.kz/support/browser-mobile-android-phone/en/llms.txt

# Checking downloaded files for viruses

Files may contain malicious code. This is why the browser scans all archives and executable files that are downloaded both directly and in the background.

If Yandex Browser finds a malicious program, it will warn you and suggest deleting the file in question.


{% note alert %}

To avoid running malicious code, do not open files that haven’t been checked by Yandex Browser.

{% endnote %}


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