: Uses the LZMA and LZMA2 algorithms, which often provide significantly better compression than the standard ZIP format.

: Supports AES-256 bit encryption to protect file contents.

In some cybersecurity circles, the name "Donkey" has appeared in "proof-of-concept" videos (e.g., "Donkey Kong" antivirus bypasses). If you encountered this specific file as part of a security tutorial or a suspicious download, it is often used as a container for scripts designed to test or bypass system protections like Windows Defender . Encrypting and decrypting archives with 7-Zip - Red Hat