- Free file converters are cheating the victims, warns the application of the law
- The FBI has warned against the use of non -reliable services
- Malware can put victims at risk of identity and fraud robbery
Many of us have used file converters before, such as when you need an MP3, but your recording is an M4A, free file converters are a first call port.
However, the FBI has now warned that some of these “free tools” are increasingly infecting the devices of victims with malware.
He says that criminals are using the attractive offer of easy and fast file transfer, such as a .doc to a .pdf file, or combining files, such as multiple .Jpegs in one .pdf, useful when you need to load something or send it in a particular format.
Ransomware risk
Conversion tools willpower Convert your files, but in the meantime, it will infect the file converted with hidden malware, which then delivers to the victim.
Malware can exfiltrate personal information such as names, social security numbers, bank information, cryptocurrencies and more, leaving the user at risk of theft or identity fraud.
S If that is not bad enough, some of these attacks also infect the victim’s device with ransomware, taking control of the computer.
Viruses and malware infections can have disruptive consequences for users, but there are key tools that can help.
“The best way to frustrate these scammers is to educate people so that they are not victims of these scammers first,” said FBI Denver’s special agent by Mark Michalek.
“If you or someone you know has been affected by this scheme, we recommend that you make a report and take measures to protect your assets. Every day, we are working to hold these scammers and provide victims with the resources they need.”
If you think you may have accidentally downloaded malware or a virus, we have advice on how to eliminate malware from your device, but the best defense is to be careful and never download anything from a non -reliable source.
