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All Behaviours > SB196 Doesn't share documents or files containing malicious links
SB196 Doesn't share documents or files containing malicious links
Sharing a file or document containing malicious links poses a threat to anyone who receives it as their devices could be infected by malware. This could compromise their accounts, devices and personal/business information.
Why is it important?
Malicious links can give threat actors access to your devices and accounts, or inject malware into your device's software. The more a malicious link is shared, the increased likelihood of it being clicked. The higher the likelihood of being clicked, the higher the risk of a security breach. Deleting documents or files containing malicious leaks significantly decreases the risk of a security incident.
Priority Tier
Behaviours in SebDB are ranked by their impact on risk. Tier 1 behaviours have the biggest impact, Tier 4 behaviours the least.
Risk Mitigated
Malware Infection
Malware infections occur when malicious software makes its way on to a device or network.
Further reading
https://www.arcsystems.co.uk/the-dangers-of-links-and-attachments-in-emails/