WinRAR vulnerability exploited by two different groups - Malwarebytes
: Malicious .rar files use a technique called path traversal . When a user opens or extracts the archive, the software is tricked into writing files to arbitrary system directories instead of the user-specified destination. terror.rar
: By placing a malicious shortcut ( .lnk file) or DLL in the %TEMP% or Startup directories , the malware ensures it runs automatically every time the computer boots. Security Recommendations WinRAR vulnerability exploited by two different groups -
: Victims typically receive the file via phishing emails , often disguised as legitimate documents like resumes or official government letters. terror.rar
