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zipcloak: [d]ecrypt the contents of a zipfile.
$ zipcloak -d ${path-to-archive-zip}
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The command "zipcloak -d ${path-to-archive-zip}" is used to extract the contents of a password-protected ZIP archive.

Here is a breakdown of each component of the command:

  • "zipcloak" is the name of the command or utility.
  • "-d" is an option or flag used with the zipcloak command, which tells it to decrypt the archive and extract its contents.
  • "${path-to-archive-zip}" is a placeholder for the actual path to the ZIP archive file. You need to replace it with the specific location and name of the ZIP file you want to extract.

When executed, this command will prompt you to enter the password for the encrypted ZIP archive. Once you provide the correct password, the contents of the archive will be decrypted and extracted to their original form.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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