Arthi Arumugam

Arthi Arumugam

Serial Builder.

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I build “why doesn’t this exist already?” products — fast. My playground is AI, automation, and design. If it saves hours, and proves useful and looks great, I’ll probably build it.

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FBI confirmed that fake file converter websites are distributing malware

If you've ever Googled "convert PDF to Word" or "convert PNG to JPG" and used whatever free site popped up first - you should know the FBI put out a warning about this.

They confirmed that cybercriminals are setting up fake file converter websites specifically to distribute malware. The sites actually do convert your file, which is why people trust them. But in the background, they're scraping the uploaded documents for passwords, SSNs, bank details, and crypto wallet info. Some are even bundling malware into the converted file you download back.

BleepingComputer did a detailed writeup confirming the FBI's findings:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com...

FileFlip - File Converter - Fast, secure, private, no cloud uploads. No creepy ads.

The FBI warned that free online converters distribute malware. I'd been uploading client docs, tax files, and contracts to random sites for years. So I built FileFlip — a desktop file converter that works 100% offline. - 70+ formats (images, docs, audio, video) - Zero uploads — files never leave your computer - 5MB app — Rust/Tauri, not bloated Electron - $9.99 one-time — no subscription, no account Your files stay on your machine. That's it.

Taskmelt - AI Task Planner - Speak your tasks. AI sorts the rest. Built for ADHD brains.

Your brain moves faster than you can type. TaskMelt lets you speak your tasks and the AI instantly organizes everything into clean, actionable lists. No typing. No categorizing. No setup. Just talk. Perfect for ADHD minds, busy parents, and anyone drowning in mental to-do lists. → Voice-first capture (under 3 seconds) → AI auto-categorization → Zero friction design Built by a developer with ADHD who got tired of apps that don't work for real brains.
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