: Use a tool like 7-Zip to "Open Archive" (rather than "Extract") to view the file names and extensions inside without executing them.

: Labeled evidence or document exports.

: If you must open the files, do so only within a Virtual Machine (VM) or an isolated sandbox environment like Any.Run to prevent potential malware from reaching your primary system.

If you have encountered this file and are unsure of its origin, follow these steps before attempting to open it:

: Upload the file to VirusTotal to check it against over 70 different antivirus scanners.

: Configuration files for specific hardware.