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Trying to determine if some RAR files contain malware - PureOS

The name and format of this file align with several common malware delivery tactics:

: Simply downloading the .rar is generally safe, but extracting or running any .exe or .dll inside is where the risk begins.

: Users are often willing to disable their antivirus or ignore warnings to install a "game hack," providing a perfect entry point for Trojan horses , Stealers (targeting passwords/crypto), or Keyloggers .