The FBI hacked about 4,200 computers across the US as part of an operation to find and delete PlugX, a malware used by state-backed hackers in China to steal information from victims, the ...

Be vigilant if you’re using an online PDF converter – the FBI recently issued a warning ... file conversion services to spread infostealing malware. As reported by the Indian Express, security ...

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 ...

"In this scenario, criminals use free online document converter tools to load malware onto victims' computers, leading to incidents such as ransomware." The FBI says that cybercriminals are ...

The FBI warns that some free online document converters load malware onto people's computers, making their private information vulnerable to attack.

In early 2024, the FBI launched an operation to dismantle a sophisticated malware campaign targeting thousands of U.S.-based computers. The action, focused on malware known as PlugX, was part of the ...

As part of a recently observed attack against an organization in Myanmar, Mustang Panda deployed an updated version of their ...

If you end up spotting one of these phony document converters, the FBI wants to know about them. Report any sightings of such malware tools to its Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov).

However, the FBI has warned individuals about this practice. These innocent-looking tools are actually harmful. They could be a portal of malware, allowing hackers to steal your sensitive data ...

However, the FBI Denver Field Office has just taken to X (formerly Twitter) to warn users that threat actors now use these seemingly harmless online tools to install malware on the devices of ...

The FBI has confirmed that threats related to fake file converter websites are ongoing as victims continue to fall victim to the scams. Last week, the FBI’s Denver Field Office issued a warning ...

Now, the FBI is warning that some free online document converters go a step further by loading malware onto your computer. These malicious sites complete the conversion but also silently install ...