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Can mp4 or mkv files contain virus?

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when downloading movies, series and anime they mostly come in those formats. Can they contain virus? if yes, do they get detected with antivirus?

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Absolutely. Hell, hackers have managed to hide complete documents into image files so when you open the file you see only a vacation foto, but using special software, they can remove the secret document.

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