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Hackers target Google Chrome users

A number of people have taken to their social media accounts to warn against a new hack, which is...
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08.31 22 Feb 2017


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Hackers target Google Chrome users

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08.31 22 Feb 2017


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A number of people have taken to their social media accounts to warn against a new hack, which is targeting Google Chrome users. 

Those affected reported seeing a pop-up, prompting them to download and install a 'missing font' file. Clicking on the dialogue box does initiate a download, but the file contains malware.  

NeoSmart Technologies first identified the hack and has flagged some ways to identify the scam, but it can be tricky to the untrained eye. 

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At present, Chrome is not identifying this file as malicious, so the best thing to do is ignore. 

If you have downloaded this already, you should download anti-virus and scan your device immediately. 


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