What is zip bomber?

Zip Bomber is a type of file that is intended to crash or render useless the system or application that tries to decompress it, often leading to a denial-of-service attack. It is a compressed file that contains mostly zeros or repetitive data, making the decompression process unnecessarily lengthy and resource-intensive. This type of file is typically used in cyber attacks, as it can be disguised as a legitimate file and delivered via email or other means to unsuspecting victims. The continuous decompression of the file can cause system resources, such as memory and CPU space, to be exhausted quickly, causing the system to freeze or become unresponsive. To prevent such attacks, antivirus software can be used to detect and block zip bombers.