If you downloaded the file, delete it immediately without opening it.

Once extracted, look at the file endings. If you were expecting photos or videos but see do not open them , as these are programs that can run code on your system. A quick heads-up:

Here are some common issues you may encounter when working with .rar files:

Check site safety reputations prior to downloading anything from unfamiliar domains using specialized visibility tools like the MyWOT Safety Scorecard.