The police have warned about a “fraudulent” computer malware, which involves the misuse of the Malta Police Force logo and that of the Malta Police Association.
Computer systems infected with police ransomware display a warning message claiming that the user’s computer had been “suspended on grounds of unauthorised cyber activity” and that a fine has to be paid for the computer to be unblocked.
The police said no law enforcement agency collected fines in this manner. Anyone deceived into paying the ransom money should report the matter to the police providing as much information as possible.