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| Message sent by: | Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National) |
Following the ransomware cyber attack on Friday 12 May which affected the NHS and is believed to have affected other organisations globally, the City of London Police’s National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has issued an alert urging both individuals and businesses to follow protection advice immediately and in the coming days.
Ransomware is a form of malicious software (Malware) that enables cyber criminals to remotely lock down files on your computer or mobile device. Criminals will use ransomware to extort money from you (a ransom), before they restore access to your files. There are many ways that ransomware can infect your device, whether it be a link to a malicious website in an unsolicited email, or through a security vulnerability in a piece of software you use.
Key Protect messages for businesses to protect themselves from ransomware:
- Install system and application updates on all devices as soon as they become available.
- Install anti-virus software on all devices and keep it updated.
- Create regular backups of your important files to a device that isn’t left connected to your network as any malware infection could spread to that too.
The National Cyber Security Centre’s technical guidance includes specific software patches to use that will prevent uninfected computers on your network from becoming infected with the “WannaCry” Ransomware: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/
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Action Fraud has received several reports from victims who have been sent convincing looking emails claiming to be from Amazon. The spoofed emails from “This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.” claim recipients have made an order online and mimic an automatic customer email notification.
The scam email claims recipients have ordered an expensive vintage chandelier. Other reported examples include: Bose stereos, iPhone’s and luxury watches.
Read more: Fake Amazon Emails Claim You Have Placed An Order (05/01/2017)
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| Ian Harding (Police, PC, Chester LPU PC) |
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BRITISH GAS RANSOMWARE ALERT |
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The information contained within this alert is based on a number of reports made to Action Fraud. The purpose of this alert is to increase awareness of this type of ransomware, which can occur when a British Gas bill email is opened. We are raising awareness of this ransomware to members of the public, regional police forces, businesses and governmental agencies to help people stop themselves and others becoming victims. |
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Fraudsters are spamming fake British Gas utility bill emails that link to a virus that takes over victim’s computers. |
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The ‘Little Book of BIG Scams’ has arrived in Cheshire, providing all the information you need to help minimise the chances of becoming a victim of fraud.
The booklet provides a comprehensive guide on fraud prevention, explaining some of the most common scams in existence and providing essential advice on how to reduce the chances of being scammed.
Read more: Cheshire Gets Its Very Own 'Little Book Of Big Scams' 31/10/2016
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Northwich Local Policing Unit
Policing the areas of Northwich, Winsford, Tarporley, Sandiway & Cuddington
Voicemail: 0845-458-6378
17th July 2016
Pokeman Go “App” has arrived in the UK
Mobile phone fixed in hand, moving quickly from landmark to landmark and cheering spontaneously in the street.
Millions of people are joining the new phenomenon – Pokemon Go – which is sweeping through the country after its launch this week.
People are crowding round prominent buildings in their communities, eager to catch the fictional creatures from the cult cartoon and video game series.
The aim of the game is to capture, battle, and train virtual Pokémon who appear throughout the real world via the device’s GPS system and camera. It uses the location of the player’s phone/device to pin-point where the nearest checkpoints (called PokéStops) and animated Pokémon characters are.
The player can then follow the game on their phone/device, whilst walking in the real world, to try and catch them all.
Pokémon have so far appeared in a variety of locations across the region, though the game has only just been officially released in the UK this week.
Supermarkets, restaurants, gardens and parks have unwittingly found themselves included in the online game, which sees random venues across the UK become the ‘home’ of animated Pokémon characters for players to collect.
This craze is going to grow with more and more people getting addicted to the game particularly children.
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