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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 + p9 A0 e& G. y
For Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM
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}1 s& V, W: I! tThe Edmonton Police Service is warning the public about an on-going computer scam known as ransomware.
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+ R4 m9 S+ V, qRansomware is essentially a threat to your computer unless you pay an external company.
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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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”; q, {8 l5 w# F- J! x" ^* i. z
- R" ^6 c! H9 s“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.”
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( h* T2 R# _$ |/ ? u& T' tRansomware 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. # Y8 m6 \) T/ F% i! T
•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY.
* ^# A8 H) H& Z+ U•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money. . ]# A; _5 l8 R0 t: G
•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with.
$ k+ N( N" w# x0 A# RThe 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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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.
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