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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告：- J1 W( L) h( t& h7 I
- _7 p" s0 L: J3 ZPolice warn of computer scam 8 S8 J* D- S0 q! j9 ]
For Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM + `& n2 w$ @6 d( p
MRU #:12R159
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The Edmonton Police Service is warning the public about an on-going computer scam known as ransomware. 6 |! g: I5 T9 J9 n f
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Ransomware is essentially a threat to your computer unless you pay an external company. : r/ I) n' k% d% M; C# ~& i: ]/ s
5 g J; w/ {* {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. 4 X2 k& ^; O1 y2 G
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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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”
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“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.”
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! W. z- T7 v' {! z" \Ransomware scams are designed to create shock and anxiety so computer users respond by sending money quickly to prevent being locked out of their computer. 9 @2 w' W" Y9 }4 A4 X: `$ n! v
. O1 f/ r9 U4 @8 N; j8 xIf you receive one of these messages, please be aware that:
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•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you.
8 f: T; h/ N; d, A0 x4 j•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY. - p! u: s8 j( C8 P2 W, p
•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money. z6 i1 L/ s. J) ~# ~& y9 n
•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with. / B6 l y7 t8 s5 f- i
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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To 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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* y* D& Q+ _ E. E$ ^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/ - f) ]' a# h3 `
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Please contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.- g3 m9 F3 A9 Q* M
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