The search for a ".rar" file represents a specific era of internet culture where fans relied on compressed archives to share complete discographies or "leaked" unreleased tracks. This practice has largely shifted toward more secure and organized digital preservation efforts.
Searching for specific "rar" files on unverified forums carries significant risks. Historically, "mediafire" and similar hosting sites have been vectors for malware.
: If a device is infected, simply reformatting the primary drive may not be enough, as the malware can spread to all connected storage devices.