A Google Chrome Scam?

[jefboyardee]

Beware Google Chrome scam that could inject malware into your computer

A Google Chrome scam that could infect your computer with malware continues to pose a threat to users, according to cybersecurity experts.

Last month security company Proofpoint warned that hackers can inject script into poorly-protected web pages. The script, which targets the Chrome browser on Windows, rewrites the compromised website on the victim’s browser to make the page unreadable and creates a fake issue for the user to resolve.

A popup, which contains the message “The ‘HoeflerText’ font wasn’t found,” urges users to download an update to their computers. The update, however, is actually a malware download.​

Dunno, I use Firefox

 

[lunatic59]

Or don't install plugins you don't recognize ... or at least check them out first. Chrome updates should be automatic, so any warning is a big red flag.

 

[SolApathy]

Things like that are usually a big red flag... It's the old ok-do all other web pages work fine? - then it's the site. I would never download and site based plug-in...It's just a no-no. Firefox is just as susceptible because the weak link is your own desire to click!

 

[Davdi]

Just stop and think before you click that link.