Corrupted .AEP File or Malware ?
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Hello. I recieved a suspicious project file from a client. When opening I get this message, "This PDF has too many characters in it......." Image Attached. The error message makes no sense, in the idea that the file path has too many characters. The project file is in a very typical file path.
I did recieve a Malware infected file from the same client in Janurary. The message was simliar to this one posted and after opening it, my computer started acting funny with very long renders I then replaced my RAM. Last week, I took a security Malware training course supplied by different client. It was eye opening into Malware in general. So needless to say, I'm not very trustworthy.
Upone seeing this message I closed down AE in the Task Manager. What is strange is that there is no Cancel button. Which was the same issue as the last time I recieved an infected file.
Upon recieving the message, I shut down in hopes if it was infected that it would not infect my computer.
I appreciate all of everyone help and assistance. As a freelancer, we are sometimes looked at, as the bottom of any organization, we're at times subject of the mercy of the most nefarious employees.
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My first step with a suspect file is to try to scan it with malware/virus control software. If it will not scan as a whole, start scanning the assets.

