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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告:
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2 M# m# @# r) ~% B& PPolice warn of computer scam
0 l0 }% f+ K5 ?3 PFor Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM 1 T3 |4 T( R( s* K
MRU #:12R159
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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.
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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. : a. e" s2 i$ u* a) _" [- g# Z
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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 $100 via Ukash (a payment service provider) so that their computers can be “unlocked.”
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% u! o/ C5 q0 w j/ Y' p“Often these pop-up messages appear after a user attempts to download something off the internet,” says Staff Sgt. Dan Service with Economic Crimes Section. “The download activates “malware” or a type of virus which creates a pop-up message asking for payment.” / ^ k* ~4 h& P& |, d9 x
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Ransomware scams are designed to create shock and anxiety so computer users respond by sending money quickly to prevent being locked out of their computer.
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If you receive one of these messages, please be aware that:
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- F7 X" U8 I8 n7 F4 V. M. F•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you.
) N7 N; [- v6 b- t% {; ]•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY. ; \: U4 k" d: b& e! a7 {# R
•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money. O3 }( m. q8 g7 E
•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with.
2 {( y5 \, A" E" g! UThe recommended way to re-gain access to your computer is to seek the help of a computer technician who can remove the malware.
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To protect against cyber attacks, it is recommended to update your software regularly. You should have up-to-date anti-virus, spyware and firewall protection.
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) S! J( {* h s4 nIf you receive a ransomware message, please report it to the police and to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-850 or http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/ ) _- Q0 f0 K: Y8 a/ U$ U
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$ O( Q5 l& Y0 s5 YPlease contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.; l( e( m d; P8 p
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