: Simply uncompressing a RAR file typically won't infect your computer, but running any executable (.exe, .cmd, .scr) inside it can be dangerous.
: Only open RAR files from trusted sources. You can use online scanners like NordVPN's File Checker or Jotti's to scan the file before opening. 23929.rar
Did you find this file on your , or are you researching a specific security vulnerability ? Government-backed actors exploiting WinRAR vulnerability : Simply uncompressing a RAR file typically won't