Warning over free online file converters that actually install malware
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Posted: March 17, 2025 by Pieter Arntz
The FBI Denver Field Office has warned of an increasing number of scammy websites offering free online file converter services.
Instead of converting files, the tools actually load malware onto victims’ computers. 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).
The cybercriminals offer any kind of popular file conversion to attract victims, with the most common ones converting .doc to .pdf files and vice versa. There are also sites that offer to combine multiple images into one .pdf file.
Warning over free online file converters that actually install malware | Malwarebytes
The FBI has warned about free file converters that are up to no good and can lead to ransomware and identity theft.Pieter Arntz (Malwarebytes)
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