According to security reports, gaming-related malware searches increase 400% during holiday sales. The setup-3.bin + .rar scheme is a known variant of the “fake game installer” family.
For those unfamiliar with the inner workings of game files, setup-3.bin is a binary file that is part of the Call of Duty: Black Ops game installation. The ".bin" extension indicates that it is a compiled binary file, which contains machine-specific code that can be executed directly by the computer's processor. In the context of Call of Duty: Black Ops, setup-3.bin is likely responsible for initializing certain game components, such as graphics, sound, or network settings. According to security reports