: If the scan shows any flags, or if you do not explicitly know and trust the person who created the file, delete it immediately and empty your recycle bin.
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: Upload the unopened .rar file directly to VirusTotal . This free service will scan the file against over 70 different antivirus engines to tell you if it is malicious. : If the scan shows any flags, or
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: Files ending in .rar shared online are frequently used by bad actors to disguise trojans, infostealers, or ransomware.
: Do not double-click or use extraction software (like WinRAR or 7-Zip) to open the file, as this can trigger packed malware.