Technical Report On "The HoeflerText Font Wasn't Found"
| Threat | "The HoeflerText Font Wasn't Found" |
| Type | Adware |
| Risk Level | Medium |
| Distribution Method | Cost free application, malicious sites, outdated anti-virus program and more. |
| Symptoms | Asked to update "Chrome Font Pack" |
| Affected Browsers | Google Chrome. |
A Brief Information about "The HoeflerText Font Wasn't Found"
"The HoeflerText Font Wasn't Found" is a fake error message claiming that the Google Chrome Font Pack must be updated. This popup is part of an attack called EITest, which injects JavaScript into a hacked web site that you are visiting in order to display the pop-up. According to the message, it can be fixed all issues related to Chrome if users update the “Chrome Font Pack.” Beware that the developers of this scam made it to look very professional and realistic by filling it with the names of current and latest versions of the font. It also claiming that the message is delivered by Google. Bear in mind that your Chrome doesn’t need any updated fonts from the suspicious notification which is designed with the only purpose to deceive you and make you open a malicious executive file that you can download from the described pop-up. Its highly recommended you stay away from this websites that display fake alert because it is a sign that they have been compromised by cyber criminals. If you agreed to updating the fonts, however, this download can lead to system infection with ransomware-type viruses like Spora ransomware.
Distribution Techniques Used By "The HoeflerText Font Wasn't Found"
"The HoeflerText Font Wasn't Found" is distributed through shareware or freeware applications that could be downloaded from Internet. Their installers are bundled with the installers of the adware program. So, users be very careful when they install or download any software from online. Some other ways are opening unknown junk or spam email attachments, visiting or clicking malicious sites, pirated software and more.
Harmful Impacts Made By "The HoeflerText Font Wasn't Found"
"The HoeflerText Font Wasn't Found" is a type of fake updated that displays a report about new version of software. It convince you to download an alleged update that fix all issues related to Chrome browsers but in reality, its all claims are not true. So, it is very important to get rid of "The HoeflerText Font Wasn't Found" from the infected browsers as soon as possible.
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Learn To Remove “The HoeflerText Font Wasn’t Found” Using Manual Methods
Phase 1 : Show Hidden Files To Delete “The HoeflerText Font Wasn’t Found” Related Files And Folders
1. For Windows 8 or 10 Users : From the Ribbon’s View in My PC click on Options icon.
2. For Windows 7 or Vista Users : Open My Computer and tap on Organize button on the upper left corner and then to Folder and Search Options from the drop down menu.
3. Now go to the View tab and enable Show hidden files and folder options and then uncheck the Hide protected system operating files checkbox option below.
4. Finally look for any suspicious files in the hidden folders as given below and delete it.
- %AppData%\[adware_name]
- %Temp%\[adware_name]
- %LocalAppData%\[adware_name].exe
- %AllUsersProfile%random.exe
- %CommonAppData%\[adware_name]
Phase 2 : Get Rid of “The HoeflerText Font Wasn’t Found” Related Extensions Related From Different Web Browsers
From Chrome :
1. Click on Menu icon, hover through More Tools then tap on Extensions.
2. Now click on Trash icon on the extensions tab there next to suspicious extensions to remove it.
From Internet Explorer :
1. Click on Manage add-ons option from the drop down menu on going through Gear icon.
2. Now if you find any suspicious extension in the Toolbars and Extensions panel then right click on it and Delete option to remove it.
From Mozilla Firefox :
1. Tap on Add-ons on going through Menu icon.
2. In the Extensions tab click on Disable or Remove button next to “The HoeflerText Font Wasn’t Found” related extensions to remove them.
From Opera :
1. Press Opera menu, hover to Extensions and then select Extensions manager there.
2. Now if any browser extension looks suspicious to you then click on (X) button to remove it.
From Safari :
1. Click Preferences… on going through Settings Gear icon.
2. Now on Extensions tab click on Uninstall button to remove it.
From Microsoft Edge :
Note:–As there is no option for Extension Manager in Microsoft Edge so in order to sort out issues related with adware programs in MS Edge you can change its default homepage and search engine.
Change Default Homepage of Ms Edge –
1. Click on More(…) followed by Settings and then to Start page under Open With section.
2. Now select View advanced settings button and then in Search in the address bar with section, you can select Google or any other homepage as your preference.
Change Default Search Engine Settings of Ms Edge –
1. Select More(…) then Settings followed by View advanced settings button.
2. Under Search in the address bar with box click on <Add new>. Now you can choose from the available list of search providers or add you preferred search engine and click Add as default.
Phase 3 : Block Unwanted Pop-ups from “The HoeflerText Font Wasn’t Found” On Different Web Browsers
1. Google Chrome : Click Menu icon → Settings → Show advanced settings… → Content Settings… under Privacy section → enable Do not allow any site to show pop-ups (recommended) option → Done.
2. Mozilla Firefox : Tap on Menu icon → Options → Content panel → check Block pop-up windows in Pop-ups section.
3. Internet Explorer : Click Gear Settings icon → Internet Options → in Privacy tab enable Turn on Pop-up Blocker under Pop-up Blocker Section.
4. Microsoft Edge : Press More(…) option → Settings → View advanced settings → toggle on Block pop-ups.
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