: Attackers use compression to disguise "suspicious" file extensions (like ) from security scanners. Phishing Context
The "del-fact.7z" file is a compressed archive, utilizing the 7-Zip format, a popular choice for file compression. The ".7z" extension indicates that the file has been compressed using the 7-Zip algorithm, which allows for efficient reduction of file sizes. The "del-fact" portion of the filename appears to be a combination of words, potentially short for "deleted facts" or "deleted files," but without further context, its exact meaning remains unclear.
: If you accidentally ran the file, disconnect the device from the internet immediately to prevent the malware from communicating with an attacker's server. Malwarebytes Technical Profile (Typical for .7z Malspam) 7-Zip Compressed Archive Common Payloads AgentTesla, Remcos RAT, or Formbook (info-stealers) Email attachment (Phishing/Malspam)