Hackers are using free file conversion tools, such as PDF-to-DOC or WebP-to-JPEG, to distribute malware and steal personal and financial information. To avoid this, users are advised to stick to reputable software like Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Office.

BianLian ransom demand hoax circulates via snail mail
The FBI and the American Hospital Association have warned about a ransom hoax involving threats of data leaks, purportedly from the Russian ransomware group BianLian.