Casino (computer virus)
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| Malware details | |
| Type | DOS |
| Subtype | COM |
| Classification | Virus |
| Isolation date | April 1991 |
| Origin | Malta |
| Author | Unknown |
Casino is a computer 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):
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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
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Casino 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
Sources
- "Casino.2330". McAfee Inc. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
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