The archive itself often contains the "server" component of the malware, which, if executed, will immediately infect your machine.

Historically spread through email attachments, malicious downloads, or bundled with games and other free software. Key Features and Capabilities

It can terminate security applications and hide its presence to avoid detection by antivirus software.

Attackers use it to open random ports on a victim's machine, allowing them to perform actions like stealing files, logging keystrokes, or taking screenshots.

As a RAT , ProRat allows a remote user to control nearly every aspect of the infected Windows system: Sending, receiving, and deleting files.