7-Zip patches a flaw that could run malware just from opening a bad file
Unlike most software, 7-Zip has no auto-update mechanism, so users must install the fix manually
WinRAR 7.23 fixes bugs, jokes that users are finally paying for it
WinRAR 7.23 fixes two security vulnerabilities, updates its bundled 7-Zip extraction library, and makes a few command-line tweaks. The release notes also include a playful nod to the archiver's legendary "infinite" trial, thanking users who supposedly finally bought the software. It's mostly a joke-but the security patches alone make this update worth installing.
New "Zombie ZIP" attack can evade most antivirus scanners
However some experts argue the technique is not a true security flaw
WinRAR 7.20 speeds up archive management, expands command-line flexibility
WinRAR 7.20 delivers faster handling of large archives, especially when deleting files or opening ZIPs with massive file counts. The update also enhances automation with smarter archive naming masks, expanded command-line switches, and faster extraction for TAR-based formats.
Patched WinRAR vulnerability remains a favorite tool for hackers and spies
When a dangerous n-day security vulnerability becomes a commodity
Security flaw in WinRAR allows malware to install at Windows startup
The bug has been fixed but users must update manually
A solid free alternative to WinRAR and 7-Zip, PeaZip launches version 10.5.0
PeaZip is a free file archiver for Windows, Linux, and macOS that supports over 200 formats, including ZIP, 7z, RAR, ISO, and TAR. Built on 7-Zip and Zstandard, it features AES encryption, secure deletion, file hashing, and a built-in file manager.
WinRAR 7.10 improves privacy with Mark-of-the-Web support
WinRAR 7.10 adds support for Windows Mark-of-the-Web (MoTW), giving users the option to apply or omit security flags on extracted files. The update also improves performance, enhances dark mode, and must be downloaded manually as WinRAR lacks an automatic update system.
WinRAR themed merch is a hilarious nod to the app's unlimited free trial
Yours for $120 plus shipping
WinRAR 7 introduces 64GB dictionaries, backend improvements
WinRAR 7 beta improves compression and handling of multi-gig archives through compression dictionaries of up to 64GB.
If you haven't updated WinRAR in the past few weeks, do so now
Versions older than 6.23 have a flaw that state-backed actors are exploiting
WinRAR's latest release fixes a dangerous RCE security vulnerability
The popular file archiver could be exploited to run potentially malicious code
WinRAR 6.20 offers faster RAR5 compression
WinRAR 6.20 is now available for Windows, macOS and Linux. This release improves RAR5 compression performance on modern CPUs, improves the "Repair" command efficiency and fixes a memory leak when reading contents of ".tar.bz2" archives.
Remote code execution vulnerability found in older versions of WinRAR, update it now
Vulnerability discovered in version 5.7, the exploit was patched out in a July update
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"100 unique exploits and counting": Hackers begin exploiting WinRAR critical vulnerability
The patched version is 5.70
WinRAR security bug may have put more than 500 million users at risk for over a decade
Check Point researchers discovered the flaw
How to Recover Data From a Corrupt ZIP File
As what may be the most common way to store and share multiple files, the ZIP file format is used by essentially everyone online. With that said, there's a good chance you'll eventually come across one that has been corrupted, but everything's not lost.
WinRAR beta gets UI refresh, other improvements
WinRAR, one of the go-to solutions for file compression, remains a simple application that gets the job done. In their latest beta a long list of improvements and bug fixes has been introduced, but also a refreshed UI with new icons. WinRAR 5.50 final is also available.
WinRAR updated to version 5.50, download it here
WinRAR is one of the most complete and effective compression programs. Thanks to its well earned reputation and "try before you buy" model it's become a top choice for many. Its latest revision brings a long list of improvements, including support for .LZ files. Download it for Windows, macOS and Linux.