The Roboto Condensed font was not found is a popup that promotes malware.
The scam rests upon a malicious script written in Java. This generates a misleading screen that notifies you of the technical issue, namely that the Roboto Condensed font is not available, hence the web page load failure.
The infection vector splits into two similar techniques. One of the options draws the users to an URL. The web-addresses hosts a tree of pages, each contains a malicious Java applet. As you proceed to a particular page, the JavaScript triggers. It encodes the readable content of the website so that the visitor cannot recognize a single word. Once this job is done, the web-hosted malware generates a phony warning dressed so as to resemble your native browser alert (for instance, Google or Mozilla notification). The alert prompts the reader to download and activate the content called Font Pack. This allegedly enables the text readability.
The other option is similar. It shows a screen that claims Hoefler text font is not found. The pop-up appears at random pages as you surf the web.
Further stages are same for both options. The misleading pack gets downloaded on your device, yet requires the user to complete its installation. The body of the alert remains basically the same; it only adjusts to the browser you run. That is, Chrome users are prompted to get the Chrome Pack, and so it goes for any other browser.
The content downloaded is executable. Its name varies. For instance, you may get chromefp60.exe. The executable installation entails a trojan, miner or another kind of malware has occupied your device.
The malware basically cannot install unless you download the fake font update. However, exceptions occur. To get rid of the Roboto Condensed font was not found” Fake Alert (Scam), including the removal of the fake alert itself, the malware it promotes, as well as the preventive scan, proceed with the guidance below.
Automatic removal of Roboto Condensed Scam infection
The benefits of using the automatic security suite to get rid of this infection are obvious: it scans the entire system and detects all potential fragments of the virus, so you are a few mouse clicks away from a complete fix.
- Download and install recommended malware security suite
- Select Start Computer Scan feature and wait until the utility comes up with the scan report. Proceed by clicking on the Fix Threats button, which will trigger a thorough removal process to address all the malware issues compromising your computer and your privacy.
Get rid of Roboto Condensed Scam using Windows native uninstall feature
- Select Control Panel entry in the Windows Start menu. Go to Programs and Features (Windows 8), Uninstall a program (Windows Vista / Windows 7) or Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP)
- On the Uninstall or change a program screen, find the entry for Roboto Condensed Scam or any similar-looking new application. Select it and click Uninstall/Change
- Be advised this technique works well for the regular applications but might be inefficient for removing malicious programs.
Remove Roboto Condensed Scam from web browser
The workflow below is intended to eliminate malicious objects, such as add-ons or plugins, from the browsers that got impacted. Given the persistence-related features of this particular infection, the optimal workaround is to restore the affected browser’s settings to their original state. This will prevent the virus from further interfering with your preferences.
Roboto Condensed Scam removal from Google Chrome
- Click the Chrome menu icon and select Settings
- When the Settings screen opens, find the link that says Show advanced settings and click on it
- Proceed by clicking on the Reset browser settings button
- For you to evade any unintended consequences of the reset, Chrome will display a note about the settings and fragments of browsing data that will be lost. Read the notification and click Reset in case you agree
- Restart Chrome.
Roboto Condensed Scam removal from Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox and select Troubleshooting Information on the Help drop-down list
- Locate the sub-section titled Give Firefox a tune up and click on the Refresh Firefox button to proceed. Then confirm the transaction on the respective popup
- Restart Firefox.
Roboto Condensed Scam removal from MS Internet Explorer
- Select Internet Options under Tools in IE
- Select the Advanced tab on Internet Options screen and click on the Reset button
- The browser will now display the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog. Review the points on what the resetting includes. Activate the option saying Delete personal settings and click on the Reset button as shown on the image
- Restart the computer
Verify thoroughness of the removal
Having carried out the instructions above, add a finishing touch to the security procedure by running an additional computer scan to check for residual malware activity.
