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Fake PDF Converters Deploy Malware, Steal User Data, Crypto Wallets

Fake PDF Converters Deploy Malware, Steal User Data, Crypto Wallets

A malware campaign is stealing sensitive data through fraudulent PDF-to-DOCX converters, according to cybersecurity company CloudSek. The malware pilfers browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and personal data. The noise comes after the FBI warned about malevolent online file converters. Cybercriminals devised deceptive websites mimicking the popular pdfcandy.com service, offering a large potential victim base, particularly from India.

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