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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告:) d U5 o4 q) W9 b+ _9 i
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Police warn of computer scam
9 N: J g/ E9 e2 @For Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM 1 m. n$ n: Y+ }! S
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# o' k5 d" P/ y" I) [The Edmonton Police Service is warning the public about an on-going computer scam known as ransomware.
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7 g* `1 X+ s. N6 ~: {6 oRansomware 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. * ?/ |/ S/ |# O
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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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”7 C! _3 `8 H/ B& Y* ^* Z+ I8 d! R4 t, B
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“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.” . B: W6 R. L: f% p! Z
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Ransomware scams are designed to create shock and anxiety so computer users respond by sending money quickly to prevent being locked out of their computer. 6 J* G& b' a5 S: y' y
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If you receive one of these messages, please be aware that: 2 {4 O" t: b( g1 j" _) R I7 `
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•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you.
1 M* `0 Y" v3 t- n•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY.
" D( l" s% g: N- R•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money. 8 T6 F5 l) ~3 k6 c4 L
•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with. 2 E+ c- Z( E# _5 v7 f# _
The recommended way to re-gain access to your computer is to seek the help of a computer technician who can remove the malware.
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" k5 r: `; { y2 A4 s: K3 U" f+ u4 D7 ZTo protect against cyber attacks, it is recommended to update your software regularly. You should have up-to-date anti-virus, spyware and firewall protection.
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If you receive a ransomware message, please report it to the police and to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-850 or http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/
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$ J, P: t2 a& F: u' Z/ CPlease contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.
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