Before opening this file, you must determine where it came from:
Based on the file extension and common naming conventions, is a compressed archive file created with 7-Zip. Because this specific filename is not a widely recognized piece of software, it is likely a personal backup, a specific asset pack for a game/simulation, or—more critically—a potentially malicious attachment from a phishing email. 1. Identify the Source HotAirBallon.7z
Upload the file to VirusTotal to have it scanned by over 70 different antivirus engines simultaneously. Before opening this file, you must determine where
Select > Open archive (to peek inside without extracting) or Extract to "HotAirBallon/" (to unpack everything into a folder). Identify the Source Upload the file to VirusTotal
To view the contents, you need a utility that supports the .7z (LZMA) format:
Right-click the file and select "Scan with [Your Antivirus]" (e.g., Windows Defender, Malwarebytes). 3. How to Open "HotAirBallon.7z"
Danger. If you see executable files inside an archive you didn't expect, delete it immediately. .pdf / .docx: Documents or manuals.