Onlyfacts_checker.rar

Infostealer / Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Technical Breakdown

Permanently delete the file from your system and empty the Recycle Bin. ONLYFACTS_CHECKER.rar

Use an updated EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) tool or a reputable antivirus to scan for any artifacts if the file was previously interacted with. Infostealer / Remote Access Trojan (RAT)

It often modifies the Windows Registry Run keys or creates a Scheduled Task to ensure it restarts every time the computer boots up. Connection to Known Campaigns It often modifies the Windows Registry Run keys

RAR Archive (often password-protected to evade automated sandbox detection).

The name "OnlyFacts Checker" is frequently associated with targeting content creators or digital investigators. Attackers pose as a "fact-checking" service or a collaborative tool to entice the victim into downloading and running the archive. Recommended Actions

Look for unusual entries in shell:startup or Task Scheduler that point to temporary directories ( %AppData% or %Temp% ).