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 the 15th of January, April, August.

See also

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


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