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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告：/ P# S' k1 [2 O' W. j
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Police warn of computer scam 2 `! b% h6 R0 {4 O2 ~- L
For Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM , A2 B& j' Q( R8 v2 M1 Y3 a0 {
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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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" w, ` o6 C8 I; q( R2 u( c0 o2 RRansomware 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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, g+ O( o K6 f0 PIt 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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”( R' m* V$ q4 [. @
( X9 r2 A% n) `, _3 h“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.” " X: ~$ b% g7 l3 s b. Q, z
2 o4 w3 l9 ]! n6 @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. ( j" Q( ^% j; a" Y: t
•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY.
" N3 E" B8 [+ L0 x% ^•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money. 8 o+ E7 q% I' U1 X: g, `
•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with. 4 d" L+ F0 x( X2 ~) k9 O- B
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. & t4 `# f0 q7 D" ]% t. ^# _8 G' q% S9 Q
% `5 L. Q% W p }, d- W! k: @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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