Upload the file to VirusTotal to see if multiple security engines flag it as malicious.
Ensure it is actually a .rar file and not a double-extension trick like bdpl009.rar.exe , which could execute harmful code immediately upon clicking. 2. Choosing Your "Tin Opener"
Since Windows and macOS do not natively support the .rar format (unlike .zip ), you need a third-party application.
Use a reputable antivirus tool to scan the file while it is still compressed.
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