Popular online tools that convert '.pdf,' '.doc' and '.jpg' files to a different format are being mimicked by scammers who ...

Free online file converters may look trustworthy, but some are secretly spreading malware and stealing data. Learn how to ...

Watch out for lesser-known document converters, because they might steal your identity—or hold your PC for ransom.

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

More and more free file converters on the Internet are turning out to be treacherous traps. The FBI warns of manipulated ...

These sites pretended to convert your files but instead caused you to download the Gootloader malware. "Visiting this WordPress site (surprise!), I found a form for uploading a PDF to convert it ...

Free online file converters, joiners, and similar productivity tools are actually covers for data scraping and ...

not executables that could contain malware. 4. Scan files after conversion: Even if you use a trusted converter, always scan the converted file with up-to-date strong antivirus software before ...

These file-conversion tools often work as advertised, but ultimately pair the converted file with a program designed to secretly hijack the victim’s computer, the FBI warns.

It says criminals are using the enticing offer of an easy and swift file transfer, like a .doc to a .pdf file, or combining files, like multiple .jpegs into one .pdf - useful when you need to upload ...

Converting a .pdf to a .docx and back again may seem like a quick and easy thing you can do online for free—but that doesn't mean it's safe. A new notice from the FBI Denver Field Office warns ...