: Other reports from ANY.RUN show files with this name dropping or overwriting executable content, creating Windows services, and using vulnerable drivers like kdmapper_Release.exe to execute unauthorized code.
: Files named "Release.rar" have appeared on Jotti's malware scan as early as 2014, often associated with game menus (e.g., "GTA 5 Jiggy Menu") that may be bundled with unwanted software. Non-Malicious or General Contexts
Because "Release.rar" is a common name used for compressed software distributions, different instances of the file contain different contents. Below is a summary of specific reports found for this filename: Release.rar
: A specific "Release.rar" file (SHA256: C28E177F4A96A97F256B5919631A3AA1C2BD64E1EE193F9A47A8FA70DBB5FD8D ) analyzed in November 2024 was found to contain Lumma Stealer . This malware is designed to steal sensitive information such as login credentials and cryptocurrency wallet data.
If you have downloaded a file named "Release.rar" from an untrusted source, it is highly likely to be malicious. Do not open it without first scanning it with up-to-date antivirus software or uploading it to a service like VirusTotal . Malware analysis Release.rar Malicious activity - ANY.RUN : Other reports from ANY
: In a completely different context, "RAR" can stand for "Risk Assessment Report," a formal document used in cybersecurity to detail the findings of a risk evaluation process.
: Some analyses, such as one from October 2020 on ANY.RUN , found "no threats detected" for a specific file with this name, showing it only performed standard WinRAR operations. Below is a summary of specific reports found
Many files named "Release.rar" are flagged as dangerous. Notable examples include: