Malware can lurk in file conversion tools, FBI warns. Try these instead
Malware can take sneaky forms—including software that performs the job advertised. These seemingly legitimate apps and ...
FBI issues warning over free online file converters that infect your PC with malware
Online file converters may seem harmless, but hackers are now using them to infect vulnerable PCs with malware. Here's what ...
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PSA: Be Careful Around Free File Converters, They Might Contain Malware
These file-conversion tools often work as advertised, but ultimately pair the converted file with a program designed to ...
Watch Out for Free Online File Converters That Are Actually Malware
A new notice from the FBI Denver Field Office warns that some free online file converters are also loading malware onto ...
Scam Alert: FBI ‘Increasingly Seeing’ Malware Distributed In Document Converters
FBI warns computer users to keep an eye out for malware, including ransomware, distributed through working document ...
FBI warns about online file converter sites which install malware, steal private information
Popular online tools that convert '.pdf,' '.doc' and '.jpg' files to a different format are being mimicked by scammers who ...
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Best antivirus software 2025: Keep your PC safe from malware, spyware, and more
A lot has changed since the early days of antivirus software. These days, many security suites come with extras such as a backup service for your most essential files, Android and iOS apps for ...
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How does antivirus software work?
The good news is that the AV software can quarantine the file and protect your computer. That means, before an infection even occurs, the AV app has blocked the virus. Apart from this real-time ...