Pompom.rar -

: Users reported a crudely drawn, pixelated character named "Pompom" that would appear on the desktop.

: Allegedly, the archive contained a single executable. Pompom.rar

Most researchers believe Pompom.rar is a piece of (internet horror fiction) rather than a real piece of malware or software. : Users reported a crudely drawn, pixelated character

The legend began on imageboards like and 2chan . Users claimed to have found a compressed archive named Pompom.rar . Unlike typical viruses of the era, this file was described as a bizarre piece of experimental software or an interactive art project . : Users reported a crudely drawn