: Some older versions of extraction tools like WinRAR have had "path traversal" vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute code when a malicious file is opened.
Compressed files like or ZIP are currently the most common containers for distributing malware.
: While the archive itself is just a container, it can hide malicious executables (.exe) or scripts disguised as comic pages.
: Attackers may use long or misleading filenames to hide the true extension of a file (e.g., comic_page_1.jpg.exe ). Safety Checklist: How to open and extract rar files on Windows 10 pc?