The Clampi virus is a trojan virus that steals online banking log-in details from infected computers.  The virus is sitting steath on computers throughout the UK and the United States.  The virus steals your login info and sends it back to the scammers.  They then use the login to access your account and transfer funds, or the credit card account info to purchase goods. 

The security operations manager with Symantec, Orla Cox, said: “Clampi is a complex threat. People are only just beginning to understand how it operates.”

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Get an email with the subject  “Greetings from Japan”  if so Read this now!

The email should say “Greedy from Japan”, cause its just another 419 scam, here is a copy:
I am sorry to encroach into your privacy in this manner, I found yourlisted in the Trade Centre Chambers of Commerce directory here in Japan, I find it pleasurable to offer you my partnership in business, I only prayat this time that your address is still valid. I want to solicit your attention to receive money on my behalf. The purpose of my contacting you is because my status would not permit me to do this alone.
When you reply this message, I will send you the full details and more information about myself and the funds. If interested, please reply through
my alternate Email: tomosandnori2020@9.cn
Mr. Tomo Sand Nori
(Head of Account Dept,Tokyo Mitsubishi Bank,
Tokyo, Japan)