Spora, as it calls itself, is a ransomware infection that is designed for users that use Chrome. If a user visits a compromised site it will pop-up with an alert saying you have to update a Chrome font extension. Claiming the Hoefler text is not found. While Hoefler text is legitimate the update is not.

This type of ransomware will not completely cripple your system and can even work offline, but just leave enough going so you can make the ransom payments. This type of infection also does not charge the usual lump sum of $300-$1,000 dollars for decryption. Victims can pay $30 per file or $79 for complete decryption. Not only do you have to pay them $79, they also throw a $20 fee in for good measure. And for the low low price of $50 Spora will install something to prevent future infections. How nice of them.

If you do happen to see that pop-up do not click on it. Shut down the PC and when you reboot run AV scans and don’t let Chrome open that web page again. And if you haven’t make sure you have a good backup handy.