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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
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EPS File #:
9 G7 Q6 E+ S m3 Y7 {! ]. KThe Edmonton Police Service is warning the public about an on-going computer scam known as ransomware. . F" H8 b% m) t- @
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Ransomware is essentially a threat to your computer unless you pay an external company. " R3 V0 t- u, W
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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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”
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“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.” O1 L H7 q z8 B+ g: h0 h
% [( F5 r4 d( m1 @Ransomware scams are designed to create shock and anxiety so computer users respond by sending money quickly to prevent being locked out of their computer. ( I8 Z3 q7 Q0 F6 T
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If you receive one of these messages, please be aware that:
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•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you. 2 q# R/ A$ s1 h, p' M* H7 x
•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY. 9 ^* |: o f0 T! `6 K. A
•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money.
! q4 X3 z1 f9 x8 Y2 \•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with. & _2 I2 V, |; p3 G2 E' q4 R
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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' ]* z, y/ m& j. s5 T: M1 [4 h$ YTo protect against cyber attacks, it is recommended to update your software regularly. You should have up-to-date anti-virus, spyware and firewall protection. 8 N) B6 L/ o: Z7 z
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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.6 t8 @" A) z4 ], g3 B
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