Don't Open .xmpeg Files Before Reading This

A downloaded torrent contained a large xmpeg file. In addition there was an mp4 video file which claimed you need to install a special codec to view the file. The torrent content also contained a batch file, which will disable windows defender for the folder, and a zip file containing the virus the alleged codec (but in reality a virus). The zip file is password protected so windows defender can't look inside of it.

Similar experience here from a dodgy indian website torrent that contains a .bat file to avoid firewall, then a playable .mp4 explaining why there’s a codex zip to install & the actual needed video in .xmpeg format

found this file extention in the while and it was the payload of a muti stage virus, which tried to hide in the "codec installer" for xmpeg. be careful!