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FBI has issued a warning about newly created ransomware threats.

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What would happen if all your files suddenly disappeared from view?

The FBI issued a security alert regarding Interlock, an aggressive ransomware group.

Do not feel intimidated if this name is unfamiliar.

They only made their debut in September 2024, yet have made quite an impactful statement to North American and European businesses by targeting them with attacks.

Interlock is solely concerned with making money. They follow an established playbook: hack into your system, steal sensitive data that's encrypted so it cannot be accessed, issue a ransom note with only days to pay or all files will be released on the dark web.

Interlock's ransomware groups employ the double-extortion technique with gr...

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Be wary of free tools as they could contain ransomware

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Have you ever needed to convert quickly from Word to PDF, and turned to Google in search of an efficient conversion tool?

You may feel as though this act is harmless.

Just a quick download and conversion completed successfully - job complete.

What if I told you that one click can open up an opportunity for ransomware and data theft?

Now is an opportune time for this type of warning from the FBI.

File converters do exactly what their names imply - they convert files from one format to another. Whether it be PowerPoint presentations you need converted into pdf for client review, or images you want merged together into one document - file converters provide exactly the service.