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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告:5 y+ Z! D/ h: v( w0 [0 e
# w: y1 ?/ ~0 f' uPolice warn of computer scam 0 I) ^3 a& I/ z/ \ f. [# v
For 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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# \& Y0 v" u3 i: N9 h, w: _Ransomware is essentially a threat to your computer unless you pay an external company.
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" |! Y; X4 R6 o1 Q6 WSeveral 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. 7 J* }# @1 E8 Y
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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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”
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“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.” ) D9 f: `; _" o
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Ransomware scams are designed to create shock and anxiety so computer users respond by sending money quickly to prevent being locked out of their computer.
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If you receive one of these messages, please be aware that:
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•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you.
1 f9 q4 H8 G( F$ S- @7 {9 V•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY. / O3 |9 v( U9 l; l( J# |% O9 {+ q
•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money. . r: \. B9 v% P
•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with.
1 J7 P0 F4 p4 q7 \/ }, {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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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. / M- c1 r& [0 x! u+ W
! E7 r; @3 M. y2 nIf 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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5 W; W1 E6 x0 g& OPlease contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.% R" `' v G6 m
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