: Use a reputable scanner like Malwarebytes or Microsoft Defender to quarantine the file immediately.

: Attackers use domains that look like official sources (e.g., 7zip[.]com instead of the official 7-zip.org ).

: Once executed, the malware often turns the host PC into a proxy node , allowing attackers to route malicious traffic through your home internet connection.

: Always download archiving tools directly from 7-zip.org or WinRAR .