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Warning over free online file converters that actually install malware
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).