: Upload the file to VirusTotal . This service analyzes the file using over 70 different antivirus engines and provides a "reputation score" ranging from -100 (malicious) to 100 (harmless).
Before opening or extracting this file, perform these safety checks:
: Right-click the file and use a tool like Windows Defender or Malwarebytes to perform a targeted scan.
: If you received this via an unsolicited email, social media message, or from a site that offers pirated software/cracked games, it is highly likely to be a threat. Understanding RAR Files