Recently, Director of Information Technology, Per Kristensen stated that, 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, as reported by Bclocal News on March 12, 2011.

Over the 3rd-week of March 2011, Microsoft said that Win32/Renocide was the fourth most-dangerous malware within the history of automated software after it was first detected during 2005 if not earlier.

Security researchers are warning netizens to remain watchful of 2 separate bogus lottery e-mail campaigns that scammers are executing simultaneously. Moneylife.in published this on March 15, 2011.

The Salvation Army is cautioning people, intending to donate, for remaining vigilant about a fake electronic mail that's appealing for charities on behalf of the organization as the organization works to elevate Japan from its crisis, Hawaiinewsnow.com reports on March 18, 2011.