: Before opening, upload the .rar file to VirusTotal . It will scan the archive against over 70 antivirus engines to check for known threats.

: Once extracted in a safe environment, ensure the files aren't using double extensions (e.g., K3$ Spoof.txt.exe ) designed to trick you into running an executable.

: Avoid extracting the contents to your main system. Use a secure, isolated environment like a Virtual Machine or Windows Sandbox .