: If the archive is password-protected, security software often cannot scan the contents until it is opened.
: Before opening, upload the file to VirusTotal . This service will scan the archive against over 70 different antivirus engines and provide a "Detection" report.
: Once extracted (if you choose to do so in a safe environment), look for hidden extensions like AsianCaprice_Final.pdf.exe . Windows often hides the final extension, making a malicious program look like a document.
Files with the .7z extension are compressed archives. They are frequently used by bad actors to bypass basic email filters or antivirus scans because the contents are hidden until the file is extracted.