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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告:
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For Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM 8 o# g6 L8 G5 Q0 e
MRU #:12R159
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The Edmonton Police Service is warning the public about an on-going computer scam known as ransomware.
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( e8 o5 n) Z z# T8 dRansomware is essentially a threat to your computer unless you pay an external company. " U2 T) m' l/ l. \$ j) d
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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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”" d& s9 H" E8 [6 H% K7 C% `5 h
, P ]1 E' @" O g“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.” 4 S0 o& n7 J }; O0 m6 ~; T: f
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Ransomware scams are designed to create shock and anxiety so computer users respond by sending money quickly to prevent being locked out of their computer. # N% k$ n6 H: X; q# o" n
0 x* Q9 N }+ G \3 RIf you receive one of these messages, please be aware that:
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•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you. 2 v5 z& O0 o9 K- N1 N+ \' U
•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY. 5 l# S. n# C6 D/ o* l8 P; g! {
•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money. $ M0 N5 t! [; c) D e' T4 R4 s
•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with. $ g& V/ M" o5 l+ a! x
The recommended way to re-gain access to your computer is to seek the help of a computer technician who can remove the malware.
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0 ~# f( S6 a& }3 zTo 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/
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Please contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.; h' z( R, v% e1 p6 f- P
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