Use reputable tools like 7-Zip or WinZip to "preview" the contents of the archive without fully extracting or running them. Final Verdict

If you are on Windows, right-click the file and select " Scan with Microsoft Defender " to check for immediate threats.

For a more thorough check, upload the file to VirusTotal , which scans it against dozens of different antivirus engines simultaneously.

Before you extract or run anything inside an unknown ZIP file, follow these safety steps: