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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告:
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Police warn of computer scam
7 k. K5 i4 ~" m' m fFor Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM
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2 a& v9 J4 Z/ y' zEPS File #: 3 R+ I2 Z: s7 A. @+ |% m
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. ; R# r6 U* X7 g5 |- h, M! k
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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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”3 M+ x9 @0 X- E
* L' M) m. T1 A* B0 T' {8 M: D7 |“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.” % s" ]( h1 T/ o* z
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Ransomware scams are designed to create shock and anxiety so computer users respond by sending money quickly to prevent being locked out of their computer.
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I: ?: X/ U. I8 d9 F' _If you receive one of these messages, please be aware that:
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•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you. " A9 E3 G! v% v
•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY. # d, C1 U9 |2 @- O
•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money.
: f# {, ?5 E0 b2 H•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with.
8 p5 |) B5 T7 S9 T( {5 ^- YThe recommended way to re-gain access to your computer is to seek the help of a computer technician who can remove the malware.
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To protect against cyber attacks, it is recommended to update your software regularly. You should have up-to-date anti-virus, spyware and firewall protection. ) k, h7 F J( k
6 N+ {2 t/ C* v9 v9 z* K9 x) o8 n) sIf you receive a ransomware message, please report it to the police and to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-850 or http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/
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Please contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.' ?( U$ d9 _2 n5 }# J3 g' i$ i
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