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: Compressed RAR files from unknown sources frequently contain malware , such as info-stealers or trojans, designed to infect your system upon extraction. Cybercriminals often use enticing names (like "lifestyle and entertainment") to lure users into downloading malicious archives.
: These lists are compiled from previous data breaches and are highly actionable for attackers because many users reuse passwords across different platforms. Recommended Security Actions Download 469K Germany Mail Pass Combolist rar
: Possessing or distributing combolists containing unauthorized credentials is considered illegal under international data protection laws like the GDPR. Sharing such files is also a violation of anti-hacking laws in many jurisdictions. : Compressed RAR files from unknown sources frequently
If you are concerned that your information may be included in such a list, take these proactive steps: How to Open RAR Files on Windows, Mac, and Mobile - Avast such as info-stealers or trojans
The requested "469K Germany Mail P Combolist rar" is a file containing approximately 469,000 pairs of stolen email addresses and passwords, often used by cybercriminals for automated credential stuffing and account takeover attacks.
The problem is with the "dependency". The only dependency is the Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012. The Chilkat .NET assembly is a mixed-mode assembly, where the inner core is written in C++ and compiles to native code. There is a dependency on the VC++ runtime libs. Given that Visual Studio 2012 is new, it won't be already on most computers. Therefore, it needs to be installed. It can be downloaded from Microsoft here:
Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012
If using a .msi install for your app, it should also be possible to include the redist as a merge-module, so that it's automatically installed w/ your app if needed.
Note: Each version of Visual Studio corresponded to a new .NET Framework release:
VS2002 - .NET 1.0 2003 - .NET 1.1 2005 - .NET 2.0 2008 - .NET 3.5 2010 - .NET 4.0 2012 - .NET 4.5The ChilkatDotNet45.dll is for the .NET 4.5 Framework, and therefore needs the VC++ 2012 runtime to be present on the computer.
Likewise, the ChilkatDotNet4.dll is for the 4.0 Framework and needs the VC++ 2010 runtime.
The ChilkatDotNet2.dll is for the 2.0/3.5 Frameworks and requires the VC++ 2005 runtime. (It is unlikely you'll find a computer that doesn't already have the VC++ 2005 runtime already installed.)