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Warning over free online file converters that actually install malware
The FBI has warned about free file converters that are up to no good and can lead to ransomware and identity theft.
The FBI Denver Field Office has warned of an increasing number of scammy websites offering free online file converter services. The FBI warned specifically about that malware leading to ransomware attacks, but we’ve also seen similar sites that install browser hijackers, adware, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). In the most sophisticated scenario, the so-called converted file contains malware code that downloads and install an information stealer and everyone who opens it will get their device infected.
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