Video_2021-11-11_16-23-50.mp4

While the file is likely just a video, generic filenames are sometimes used to hide malicious scripts. Run it through a site like VirusTotal before opening.

If you have come across this file and are looking for a "guide" on what to do: video_2021-11-11_16-23-50.mp4

If you didn't expect a video from the person or site providing the link, it is safest to delete it. While the file is likely just a video,

In many online communities, this file is a . It typically starts with something innocuous—like a calm nature scene, a person cooking, or a clip from a video game—only to abruptly cut to a loud noise and a frightening image (a "jump scare"). In many online communities, this file is a

If you found this in a shared folder or a chat, it simply means the sender didn't rename the file before uploading.

The format video_YYYY-MM-DD_HH-MM-SS.mp4 is the default naming scheme for videos saved from .

To prank unsuspecting viewers who download and open the file.