Tech News for Google Chrome Users: Beware the “The ‘HoeflerText font not found’ malware

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The malware has been circulating since last year and a recent update shows it still hacks into Windows computers up to now. Yes, Mac users are currently safe.

Don't be quick to click on links which warn about web page issues requiring you to click on a link in order to resolve the issues. The malware when injected will collect user info and web history. The common manifestation is a popup message displaying: A "HoeflerText font wasn’t found" which will instruct you to download an update.

Don't click! Don't! Just Don't!

For further news reading:

http://www.fox13news.com/consumer/237845835-story
http://thehackernews.com/2017/02/HoeflerText-font-chrome.html