The filename typically refers to the first part of a split compressed archive. While this specific filename is common in digital forensics and cybersecurity challenges, it generally indicates a file that has been broken into smaller pieces for easier sharing. What this file is
: To see what is inside "exhibit.7z", you almost always need the subsequent parts, such as exhibit.7z.002 , exhibit.7z.003 , etc. exhibit.7z.001
: The .001 extension means this is the first volume of a multi-part 7-Zip archive. The filename typically refers to the first part