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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告：
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9 k0 |' E; t5 {8 q9 nPolice warn of computer scam
& j' V- o9 a# j9 o( Z! fFor Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM 6 j- u. x/ W/ A
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$ U9 h. g, o& O" s% x2 U$ JThe Edmonton Police Service is warning the public about an on-going computer scam known as ransomware.
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0 N" j# {8 T2 ?# u; O* TRansomware 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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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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”
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“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.” : K' e( z: B: Z4 |+ z; x7 B
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Ransomware scams are designed to create shock and anxiety so computer users respond by sending money quickly to prevent being locked out of their computer. 9 [( B/ K0 m- h
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If you receive one of these messages, please be aware that:
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•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you. : b# T2 \" S& ~4 o- S
•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY. ! R1 i2 [) D' K) Q
•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money. ) u& p% ]" _1 W0 Z
•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with. - `, T+ R) q* e P" [$ B1 P
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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! C5 H. j1 ^# W+ ]0 N* H# E& d) RTo protect against cyber attacks, it is recommended to update your software regularly. You should have up-to-date anti-virus, spyware and firewall protection. - Z' d: A. z- S- T5 E7 ] S0 j4 f
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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/ & M E4 l. ^ N& R. s
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0 ]2 W, o4 B* E! S4 fPlease contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.
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