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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告:
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% B( k5 Z) J, y3 [! t( [Police warn of computer scam ' G" G6 g! y9 |- a: {3 P9 z
For Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM
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- X% r3 `7 j- r2 y: G5 b+ w/ eThe Edmonton Police Service is warning the public about an on-going computer scam known as ransomware.
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& Y) H9 ~1 O+ E+ P* DRansomware is essentially a threat to your computer unless you pay an external company. * b6 k2 r! L' d. `* _
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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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”: u) r; m: F. n. f
' |# f' o$ x8 }7 m“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.” ! }5 t' t O9 O( ?& A8 G
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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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$ U6 ^6 L- U8 ?; n•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you.
" W% h9 q3 C G$ x•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY. 0 {3 ^* T, B7 h) M
•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money. ; G+ i* j9 g( E4 E1 P" a0 ~# O
•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with.
4 A4 O1 R0 c% W. ZThe 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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1 e6 H8 ~& }1 DTo protect against cyber attacks, it is recommended to update your software regularly. You should have up-to-date anti-virus, spyware and firewall protection.
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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/ 3 a9 Q7 [1 o6 f
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Please contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.9 F. V4 q8 s4 k/ n
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