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警察在2周前通过媒体给市民的警告：, X5 p9 J9 |3 d0 f+ v) Y& }
) z) S, M a9 W+ O1 ~/ u1 c! vPolice warn of computer scam 1 w) S! W, w4 R4 Y8 a- [$ F# {$ E
For Immediate Release:16-Oct-2012 @ 8:58 AM
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The Edmonton Police Service is warning the public about an on-going computer scam known as ransomware. 0 u( Q' r" x. \1 L! K
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Ransomware is essentially a threat to your computer unless you pay an external company. ' K$ E, m( c7 @+ V+ h! n
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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.”2 D/ q9 v. f& e3 ]2 |0 u4 c
4 p# y3 A. y% C+ V1 N" K“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.” 7 N6 M% _2 }: l, B; T! E. `
M) g/ W. \; `1 ?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. 4 H" I4 }5 Q( R; N
) |. O0 E. z" I( GIf you receive one of these messages, please be aware that: ! x3 g- j6 w0 J: l! t
; O6 P4 `% Z% Y3 d•the ransomware is an attempt to defraud you.
/ ~. M# C# k6 R•sending money will not fix your computer – it will remain locked. DO NOT SEND MONEY. 1 A+ `8 s, k& s# L
•neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money. % j/ E, w- R% l; b1 q, N' B
•the ransomware is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) that must be dealt with.
. d- ~; {" {+ O% ^7 m0 GThe 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. 8 Z; Q6 t# I1 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/
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2 g* U+ J0 s" Q' PPlease contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.
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