Kevin’s Picks: 7Zip Alternatives

A security flaw in 7-Zip lets dangerous files sneak past Windows warnings, putting your computer at risk. Since 7-Zip doesn’t update itself, you’ll need to patch it manually, or look at alternatives.

If you use 7-Zip to extract files, a security flaw could put your computer at risk. Normally, Windows warns you about potentially dangerous files, but this bug lets hackers bypass those warnings—meaning you could open something harmful without realizing it. The issue has been fixed in the latest version (24.09), but since 7-Zip doesn’t update itself, you’ll need to download and install the patch manually. It only takes a few minutes, and doing it now can help keep your computer safe.