As in title. What’s your experience with it? If something isn’t executable, then it has to exploit vulnerability in order to run anything malicious. But does it happen often with mp4, mkv and other files like mp3 or epub?
I assume that if I use updated linux, then I’m mostly safe?
Typically what I see are low effort attacks where an attacker puts out an obfuscated file online (like fast.and.furious.5.mov.exe) in an attempt to trick the user in executing the file. Most of the risk running comes from running pirated software where cracks and activators often come bundled with other malware. Or running outdated Plex server that is exposed to the internet… Take a look how Lastpass got hacked…