Be wary of archives that contain executable files ( .exe , .scr , .vbs ) inside them, especially if they claim to be just "photos."
This is a draft for a blog post about the security implications and technical nuances of handling old RAR files.
Security experts at platforms like AskWoody recommend ensuring you are running WinRAR version 5.70 or higher , which completely removed the buggy library to fix the hole. How to Handle Your Old Archives Safely