: Cybercriminals often hide malicious executables within RAR archives to bypass standard antivirus scans. While a raw AVI file is generally not executable, a RAR file can contain scripts (like .scr or .lnk files) designed to infect your system the moment you extract or run them.

: Be wary of any archive that contains executable files (ending in .exe , .bat , .scr , or .lnk ) when you are expecting only a video file.

If you encounter this or similar files, experts from Clario and Xcitium recommend the following:

For better protection, ensure your security software is up to date and active. You can find more tips on staying safe online at the ExpressVPN blog . File checker: Scan files for viruses - NordVPN

: If you must inspect a suspicious file, do so in a virtual machine environment isolated from your main device.