: You can upload the file (if it's under a certain size) to VirusTotal to see if multiple antivirus engines flag it as malicious.

System possibly hijacked by malware (downloadable .rar file)

: Avoid using tools like WinRAR or 7-Zip to open it until you've verified its contents.

: While simply downloading a .rar file is generally safe, opening or executing the files inside can infect your system.

: There have been documented cases where similar "utility" archives contained scripts that highjacked systems or uploaded user data. How to Handle the File