Downloading and extracting unverified .rar files, especially those with provocative or trending names, can lead to several security issues:

: Keep offline backups of your most important files to mitigate the impact of potential ransomware. #StopRansomware: Play Ransomware - CISA

To protect your devices, cybersecurity guides from Ready.gov and the Federal Trade Commission recommend the following steps:

: Always use a reputable security scanner to check any downloaded archive before extracting it.