: Cybercriminals frequently use compressed archives to hide executable files that contain spyware, ransomware, or trojans. Once extracted and run, these can compromise your personal data, encrypt your files for ransom, or give attackers remote access to your system.

: Older or unpatched versions of extraction software (like WinRAR) have had vulnerabilities that allow a malicious file to execute code automatically just by being viewed or extracted.

: Ensure your extraction tools (e.g., 7-Zip or WinRAR ) are updated to the latest versions to protect against known security exploits.

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