: Use a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR to "Open Archive" (view the contents) rather than "Extract" immediately. Be wary of .exe , .bat , .scr , or .vbs files hidden inside.
: Only open archives from trusted, official websites. Files found on peer-to-peer (P2P) networks or obscure forums often contain "repackaged" software that may include malware or adware. Segs 2.7.rar
: Upload the file to VirusTotal to have it analyzed by over 70 different antivirus engines simultaneously. : Use a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR