A new type of the Qakbot virus appeared globally on March 15, 2011 and was observed in PCs in Nanaimo (Canada) at noon on March 16, 2011. The system was immediately put on a halt after the staff realized that the virus was swiftly circulating from PC to PC. Director of Information Technology, Per Kristensen stated that, people can be sure that all their personal information and details are safe. He added that, the city’s system would not be turned on until they are sure that they sorted out the problem.
Source: https://thehackernews.com/2011/03/virus-attacks-on-canadian-computer.html