: Older versions of WinRAR are susceptible to critical vulnerabilities, such as CVE-2023-38831 and CVE-2025-8088 . These flaws allow attackers to execute arbitrary code just by having a user open a file within a specially crafted archive.
: Compressed files like .rar or .zip are often used by threat actors to bypass email security filters. When opened, they may contain executable files ( .exe ), scripts ( .js , .bat ), or documents with malicious macros. sc24586-GKTROTSF.rar
Submit a file for malware analysis - Microsoft Security Intelligence : Older versions of WinRAR are susceptible to
: Analysis of similar suspicious archives on sandbox platforms like ANY.RUN shows that these files often attempt to: Modify system registry keys for persistence. Execute commands via PowerShell or CMD. Drop and run hidden executable payloads. Recommended Actions When opened, they may contain executable files (
The file appears to be a suspicious archive that should be handled with extreme caution. Files with this specific naming convention—often a mix of alphanumeric strings and random-looking suffixes—are frequently used in phishing campaigns to deliver malware. Potential Risks & Security Concerns