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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告:
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|& V! c; [9 ?! J0 LPolice warn of computer scam
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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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Ransomware is essentially a threat to your computer unless you pay an external company. 2 _4 S, U, c' g. c( |. o0 v6 R
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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. " p# U0 l) q4 o5 u
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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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”
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“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.” ) n$ ]' G v/ |/ K' N
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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. 0 y2 P* r: p/ P- `1 M( H
4 p( D3 Q& K6 a' G! H5 |If you receive one of these messages, please be aware that:
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•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you. & j3 m$ O! a8 z
•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY.
- g/ S: a4 W( a! m' c! F6 G•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money.
{; B5 C/ `7 K$ l# ^9 }•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with.
?- S1 ?% Q/ m- j$ U. ~1 JThe recommended way to re-gain access to your computer is to seek the help of a computer technician who can remove the malware. ; E/ |$ `2 H. [+ C9 l
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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. 7 c4 `4 ]* L$ k, V3 I
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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/
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Please contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.
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