: 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

Before opening or extracting this file, perform these safety checks:

The file is a compressed archive that does not appear in public databases as a well-known or verified legitimate program. Because "rar" files are frequently used by cybercriminals to hide malicious content—such as ransomware or trojans that antivirus software may miss while compressed—you should treat this specific file with high suspicion if you did not download it from a trusted, official source. Immediate Safety Recommendations

: 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).

A .rar (Roshal Archive) file is a data container that stores one or more files in a compressed format. Home - VirusTotal