For extra safety, you can download the file and scan it locally using your own antivirus software or upload it to VirusTotal (which supports files up to 650 MB). 2. Suspicious Content Detected

Google displays a yellow banner at the top of the screen if it identifies a shared file as likely phishing or malware.

If you trust the source, you can click "Download anyway" .

Sometimes a download fails with a browser-level error message. Learn how we help keep Google Drive secure - Computer

Google Drive - Virus Scan Warning [2025-2026]

For extra safety, you can download the file and scan it locally using your own antivirus software or upload it to VirusTotal (which supports files up to 650 MB). 2. Suspicious Content Detected

Google displays a yellow banner at the top of the screen if it identifies a shared file as likely phishing or malware.

If you trust the source, you can click "Download anyway" .

Sometimes a download fails with a browser-level error message. Learn how we help keep Google Drive secure - Computer