✳ ZIP files are useful for compressing and containing collections of files. Unfortunately, they're also useful to hackers, spammers, and scammers.

✳ Are ZIP files safe?
ZIP files are useful for compressing and bundling files but can be exploited by hackers and spammers. Always be extra careful with ZIP files in email you don’t expect, especially those requiring a password, as they may contain malware. Make sure it’s safe before unzipping; if you can’t be sure, don’t do it.

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