7-Zip Mark-of-the-Web Bypass Lets Malicious Files Evade Windows SmartScreen

A 7-Zip vulnerability allows attackers to bypass Windows SmartScreen warnings by removing the Mark-of-the-Web indicator from extracted files. This is particularly dangerous in phishing campaigns where archives disguised as invoices or documents trick users into extraction, enabling malware execution without security prompts.

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