: Files like this are frequently used to hide viruses or ransomware .

The story surrounding this file usually follows the classic "forbidden data" trope found in internet horror circles:

: Even if you download it out of curiosity, do not run any .exe or script files found inside the archive.

: It is often used as a prompt for Alternate Reality Games (ARGs).

: It is often described as a file discovered on deep web forums or old FTP servers in the early 2010s.