What is a .DJVU file?
A .DJVU file is a type of image file that is used to store scanned documents. This means if you have a paper document, like a book or a magazine, it can be scanned and saved as a .DJVU file. This file can include text, pictures, and drawings. The DjVu image format was created by a company called AT&T and is now being handled by another company named LizardTech.
To open a .DJVU file, you can use several different programs. Some of these programs include Calibre, KDE Okular, DjVuLibre DjView, Sumatra PDF, WinDjView, Canvas GFX Canvas X Pro, and ACD Systems ACDSee Photo Studio. You can also view .DJVU files in your web browser if you have the LizardTech DjVu Browser plug-in installed. There are also apps for mobile devices like DjVu Reader for iOS and DjVU to PDF Converter+ for Android.
However, it's important to be careful because a type of harmful software called STOP Djvu ransomware can target files with the .DJVU extension. This ransomware attacks your computer, locks your files by encrypting them, and then asks for money to unlock them. It usually asks for $980, but if you contact the attacker within 72 hours, they might reduce the amount to $490. The ransomware can sneak into your computer through programs that look real but are actually harmful.
STOP Djvu ransomware often comes bundled with free downloads that seem legitimate but are not. So, if you've recently downloaded something from a source you're not sure about, that might be how the ransomware got onto your computer. Always be cautious about what you download and install to avoid such risks.
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