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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 3 u* R: V3 J+ ~* P1 |" E- }
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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.
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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.”
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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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, B+ _1 y7 Y7 }( s; } a8 a) q•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you.
6 }2 u( n2 M9 f9 b•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY. 3 Q# A4 G- o+ R1 x- R
•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money.
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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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" ^; l% o" m ^+ nTo 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.- C+ Y! e& V* A8 H4 W
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