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Have you ever wondered if your anti-virus software is really working? Would you like to see what happens when it detects a virus? Here's a safe way to test your computer's virus protection that doesn't require you to have a real virus.
How to create your own TEST Virus: First, open "notepad". Then copy and paste into it the text on the line below. (It should all be on one line.) Code:
X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H* ![]() Your anti-virus software may prevent you from saving the file as eicar.com, which is a sign that it is working effectively. If it doesn't raise an alert, try scanning the folder where you saved eicar.com. To see what happens if you try to run a file containing a virus, double-click eicar.com to open it. If your anti-virus software does not raise any alerts at the above mentioned file then your antivirus software is no-good and you are not safe from threats. If the virus is detected it will display the message "EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!" in a DOS-window. WHAT!? Infect my own computer? Are you crazy? No I am not crazy ![]() Source of article: (Help forum link removed by Moderator) Last edited by Jintan; November 13th, 2007 at 05:18 PM. Reason: Removed link. |
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Hello the_punisher. Actually the source of all Eicar test files information is the original information from Eicar itself here. I did have to remove the link you posted to your website, as CTH does not allow linking to other help sites. And, as this info post and the link appear real similar to just an effort of promoting your own website, I suggest caution in any future posts you do.
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