: Older versions of extraction tools (like WinRAR 5.70 and earlier) had vulnerabilities (e.g., CVE-2018-20252) that allowed attackers to plant malware in your startup folder simply by you opening the archive.

Because "SleazyMenu.rar" does not have a verified pedigree, it should be treated with high caution. Below is a detailed assessment of the risks and characteristics common to files with this profile. 1. Typical Origin and Nature

Trying to determine if some RAR files contain malware - PureOS

: Users are often willing to disable their antivirus or ignore warnings to install a "game hack," providing a perfect entry point for Trojan horses , Stealers (targeting passwords/crypto), or Keyloggers .