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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告:
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; S6 d% k) [6 M' X" i! F; T. r$ kPolice warn of computer scam & I; J# x F* ^" i" j
For Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM + \0 z0 W& |% @6 S4 ?. T
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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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$ X; w0 D' x# LRansomware is essentially a threat to your computer unless you pay an external company.
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; k) A* y8 ^$ I+ oSeveral 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. ( b& v8 R7 e2 s
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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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”: l# B- F! D) g; y8 C
`( q( k: T2 P7 c9 f) n“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.” - p# [' G- e0 p# Q1 k4 m
" p9 E; ]6 V1 KRansomware scams are designed to create shock and anxiety so computer users respond by sending money quickly to prevent being locked out of their computer.
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If you receive one of these messages, please be aware that: 4 |2 d3 _4 B8 `) |; ]. L! |+ {0 u0 ~
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•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you. # O T9 J% B" z
•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY. - _4 b8 Q$ I/ w
•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money. 6 E) d# B b5 E7 r5 B
•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with. ( ~3 t' b! e3 D
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. : T. ` n, ^& Z9 F% w
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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/ # r) x1 Z6 R2 u) t/ `
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; J: a/ r! ]) A; R/ i, x7 @2 SPlease contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information. O' S" G4 Y2 U4 x+ H
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