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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告:
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: ?% r" i( P' k+ S/ \Police warn of computer scam - Q* m. y( x! K- g4 t
For Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM
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5 b' U4 b# K; H3 IThe Edmonton Police Service is warning the public about an on-going computer scam known as ransomware. 1 U( l% `+ F0 z
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Ransomware is essentially a threat to your computer unless you pay an external company. * F# A2 Y4 x y7 d M
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Several reports have been received by the EPS where computer users are claiming they are receiving pop-up messages asking for immediate payment otherwise they would be “locked out” of their computers.
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It has been reported that these pop-up warning messages are claiming to come from a Canadian police or government agency. The message tells computer users to pay $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”
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“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.” , s# [. n# w. O% Q
2 r9 W2 \" K. ^Ransomware scams are designed to create shock and anxiety so computer users respond by sending money quickly to prevent being locked out of their computer. ) W1 e7 G/ E* R9 G
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If you receive one of these messages, please be aware that:
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: K2 O9 x# F: @•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you.
& P( ` Q* q7 [9 r0 ?5 A/ i•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY.
& P( p, M5 f( B- i7 B; K0 ]* G•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money.
5 Q9 k% h- V+ G8 o8 B6 Q. Q' L e•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with. ! V0 K- R/ Y4 q) \* x* p
The recommended way to re-gain access to your computer is to seek the help of a computer technician who can remove the malware. & O+ J2 o _$ M9 E+ I# w! N
" {% p, _, M# u7 l* rTo protect against cyber attacks, it is recommended to update your software regularly. You should have up-to-date anti-virus, spyware and firewall protection.
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If you receive a ransomware message, please report it to the police and to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-850 or http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/ $ D1 P2 ?, W7 Q. Y* A8 K
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* l3 K9 |2 m3 W% zPlease contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.$ F: t1 ~, ]4 x) d% C
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