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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告:( @2 r+ z8 l$ S$ k
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Police warn of computer scam
$ u7 }8 d6 C! ~1 yFor Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM , j5 ?, ~8 O ?2 }, a0 M0 u; O
MRU #:12R159
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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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Ransomware 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. ( j# _" R( n2 E/ J
6 A/ k3 ^% M+ M/ D. TIt 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.”* c: a0 O" k7 q4 E: N; Q' Q% X+ A
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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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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. H+ f) \) g/ D- `/ m( F
•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY. ' e$ b0 G2 r/ V+ [; ^
•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money.
: n5 {6 `3 B A# M/ ?' E•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with.
: }( ^" f" L9 t' q0 s6 [The recommended way to re-gain access to your computer is to seek the help of a computer technician who can remove the malware. 8 `9 N; N) O" ?
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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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, ^0 x% m3 d/ W2 [4 R+ d4 Y& ?) GIf 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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- q: r* u: a0 X) GPlease contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.& I# l8 U' w. f3 ]; U
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