Casino (computer virus)

The casino computer virus is a malicious virus that upon running the infected file, copies the File Allocation Tables (FATs) to random-access memory (RAM), then deletes the FAT from the hard disk. It challenges the user to a game of Jackpot of which they have 5 credits to play with, hence the name. No matter if they win or lose, the computer shuts down, thereby making them have to reinstall their DOS. The message it shows when it challenges you read(s):

DISK DESTROYER - A SOUVENIR OF MALTA I have just DESTROYED the FAT on your Disk !! However, I have a copy in RAM, and I'm giving you a last chance to restore your precious data. WARNING: IF YOU RESET NOW, ALL YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST - FOREVER !! Your Data depends on a game of JACKPOT CASINO DE MALTE JACKPOT CREDITS: 5 any key to play

The casino computer virus activates on 15 January, 15 April, and 15 August.

In popular culture

In 2021, the virus was featured in the A Virus, Heartbreak and a World of Possibilities episode of Young Sheldon.

See also

• Comparison of computer viruses

Sources

• "Casino.2330". McAfee Inc. Retrieved 17 June 2011.

External links

• Internet Archive-hosted version of the virus