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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告:
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' [ ^) t; y- F/ y1 TPolice warn of computer scam
7 v. p3 d4 c2 k5 n+ y+ {For Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM
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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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* c' d5 i4 ]0 hRansomware 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. : D& c5 ^. R& S( ~) `( l
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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.” 3 G8 C2 r! [3 q- @4 h5 \( R! u w. M
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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.
' F; o0 y! k8 \, J4 V6 ^: m ^•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY. 1 y$ K4 x7 y% |2 d- Z
•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money.
- a+ @% z6 J) }9 t9 S. J: I1 K•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with.
- o" h- K# \9 p0 J3 QThe 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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$ W4 X) E* n5 I" G. x0 U! w: F. |! uTo protect against cyber attacks, it is recommended to update your software regularly. You should have up-to-date anti-virus, spyware and firewall protection. & @' Y p4 K$ x
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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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: N0 M9 l" M( F3 c) x9 K) gPlease contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.
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