Did you expect this file? If it came from an unknown email sender or a suspicious website, do not open it.

Compressed files can sometimes bypass basic email scanners or security tools that may not inspect the contents of every archive.

Before extracting, right-click the file and run a scan with updated antivirus software like Malwarebytes or Windows Defender.

While ZIP files are standard tools for compressing and transferring data, they are frequently used by attackers to hide malicious content: