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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告: c) k4 K J( [, f, p; R) k
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Police warn of computer scam
3 Q" V6 T5 z5 i- B: e/ WFor 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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- O! O" R+ n7 `Ransomware is essentially a threat to your computer unless you pay an external company. ( n8 h1 m) V; Q4 j+ X+ ]
6 b2 [& m6 z) k* ?4 mSeveral 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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”
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“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.” 3 \8 a% ~# |7 n$ Y- h9 }# k! Z- y
( k4 b- B! U: W0 \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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2 b! Z( l' \. [: H& b q•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you.
E1 b7 f! d8 e7 C2 G& x•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY.
5 {% a: |, M0 H3 \•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money. , z6 q9 `) x' H' p2 J: Y
•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with.
( b8 ^0 l! O! K8 U1 _The recommended way to re-gain access to your computer is to seek the help of a computer technician who can remove the malware. ' i" `) [7 K( \
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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. 4 H# @8 G( R; Y# \2 {& b: g" k' r
! Y) y7 L% q; d# a" ]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.
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