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Malicious code is often hidden inside .zip , .rar , or .7z files because email filters and some basic antivirus tools have a harder time "seeing" inside them until they are opened.
To keep you from getting suspicious, the program might actually display a simple image of a hole or a landscape while the virus works silently in the background. A Better Ending pretty hole.rar
When you open the .rar file, you see what looks like an image file inside, named something like view_image.exe or pretty_hole.jpg.exe . At first glance, your computer might hide the .exe part, making it look like a harmless picture. The "Hole" in Security Malicious code is often hidden inside
If you have a file like this, I recommend disconnecting from the internet and running a Malwarebytes or Windows Defender scan immediately to see if any unauthorized programs were installed. At first glance, your computer might hide the
In the background, the file begins installing a keylogger (to record your passwords) or a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) , which gives a stranger control over your webcam or files.
Here is a helpful story to explain the risks and how to stay safe. The Mystery of the Compressed File