The website was a "mirror" site filled with flashing "Download" buttons that weren't the actual file.
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Alex almost clicked "Run" after downloading. However, he remembered that are just containers. Scammers often hide .exe (executable) or .js (javascript) files inside them. If he opened it, a script could: Encrypt his hard drive (Ransomware). Steal his saved browser passwords. Log his keystrokes to get his bank login. ✅ The Smart Move Instead of opening it, Alex took these steps: The website was a "mirror" site filled with
He uploaded the .rar to VirusTotal.com, which scanned it with 70+ antivirus engines. It came back with 15 "Malicious" flags. What were you expecting to be inside it