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A .zip file is a compressed container. While it can hold images, it can easily conceal executable files ( .exe , .bat , .scr , or .vbs ) masquerading as image files (e.g., image.jpg.exe ). Once extracted and opened, these files install malware onto the host system. This can include: A collection of "hundreds of photos" that is