Meanwhile the state is notifying those whose information may have been stolen.

From a description of how the worm operates, it may have entered via a thumb drive. This from Symantec about the worm: "W32.Qakbot is a worm that spreads through network shares and removable drives. It downloads additional files, steals information, and opens a back door on the compromised computer. The worm also contains rootkit functionality to allow it to hide its presence."

Symantec says the worm can spread via driveby downloads when users visit infected Web sites. Once inside a network, it spreads via network shares and removable drives, the security firm says.

The FBI and state attorney general are investigating, the EOLWD says.

in Network World's Wide Area Network section.