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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 offer similar services but instead maliciously install malware and ransomware onto users’ computers or steal private information straight from the uploaded files, according to federal authorities.
Hunting down a great online image optimizer that will fit your needs can feel like a never-ending search. The truth is that there are a lot of options to choose from, and while many of them do have some overlap between them, they’re not all the same – which is why you need a way…
FBI warns of ‘rampant’ scam involving online file converter tools. Here’s what you need to know
PrevNextThe FBI is sounding the alarm of an increase in scams involving online file converters, saying scammers are using those services to load malware onto users’ devices and steal information. Denver7 investigator Natalie Chuck spoke with an FBI agent about what to watch for.
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