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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告：0 N+ u+ O+ J9 B9 A+ b
8 M* I2 \# u3 R; e% D& i. Z* G9 aPolice warn of computer scam & @2 r: v. A) C" [' S
For Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM , X+ }; w) Q; z5 }3 r
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The Edmonton Police Service is warning the public about an on-going computer scam known as ransomware. 4 m6 w U! ]3 F6 W+ B. q
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8 i. d2 ^0 i- [. hRansomware is essentially a threat to your computer unless you pay an external company. 6 L' y/ r1 @+ Z0 `# F8 u
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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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”
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% ~ f8 C# ]& B: |- T+ p9 T+ @0 }“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.” : Z! E, l5 {3 S9 {5 V
2 b& p$ O6 V8 [' `! o; f" }' l# ^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.
0 y& L& R/ A4 i3 b•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY.
# \9 H8 p& t& b8 v+ H•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money.
' h' a, m: B, {" E/ ~% ^; c•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with. 4 ~- `5 p# v( Z' E
The recommended way to re-gain access to your computer is to seek the help of a computer technician who can remove the malware. 3 Z# v A0 T) {+ 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. ( ^8 |% c$ K& g ?; `
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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/ 5 B; J! H; h0 w
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Please contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.
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