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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告：
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Police warn of computer scam
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MRU #:12R159
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) H* _1 ^6 u$ K% kThe Edmonton Police Service is warning the public about an on-going computer scam known as ransomware.
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Ransomware is essentially a threat to your computer unless you pay an external company. $ ]4 ]% E; h2 f' ^, P9 C. Y& }
8 ?# o" k8 J* ?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. ! D( ^+ e, H% V7 v) |: ?+ y3 {
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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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”6 S, E1 {; ~; U; F& S
L7 Z9 P i: b; O- o% U“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.” * _6 q9 {3 c! E4 I; O
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Ransomware scams are designed to create shock and anxiety so computer users respond by sending money quickly to prevent being locked out of their computer.
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If you receive one of these messages, please be aware that:
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•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you. * v% V8 H+ H) |5 k$ e' o9 |8 z) g
•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY. 8 A4 k5 u9 b8 [" s
•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money. 2 ~- V3 W6 h! ]. p" b0 G* Q9 Z
•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with. . l% Y% k- b+ b! 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. ; W0 Q9 N# G0 M
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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. 6 I4 {1 U! F5 ~# l$ D' B3 D
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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/ 0 C8 h+ V4 L J4 o+ M! Q) L! R
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5 ~1 R# z( `( VPlease contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.
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