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EICAR test virus: File Info & Download

File		From	Posted	Size	DLs	Last
	eicar.com	Guest	6/19/04	1K	653	Nov-15

Message:

This file is NOT a virus, but contains a string that all antivirus programs should flag as the "EICAR-test-virus". Download it to test your antivirus software. If it downloads and you don't get a warning, something's really wrong.

http://www.eicar.org

Keywords:

eicar test virus

#2 of 4 Posted 11/10/04 3:46 PM

From celtmaidn Posts 1 Last 11/10/04
To Steven Stern / Sysop [Msg # 970.2 970.1 ]

Very cool. I am using Netscape Browser 7.2. I clicked on the link, a new window popped up, the d/l screen said it didn't know how to open the file and at the same time McAfee popped up with "A Virus" warning. Very fast. And at least I know my virus protection works, unless I let something in on my own.

Thank you Steve.

#3 of 4 Posted 2/12/06 4:31 PM

From whl136 Posts 1 Last 2/12/06
To All [Msg # 970.3 970.1 ]

It worked.I have avgfree. And it deteced it as soon I went to open the file.Very cool! thanks

#4 of 4 Posted 1/30/07 7:45 PM

From Rei Posts 17 Last 1/22/08
To whl136 [Msg # 970.4 970.3 ] (Unread)

Wow, that takes me back. I remember the Eicar test string from McAfee when I was using an Apple IIe, you had to type it in manually and then save it to a floppy to test that McAfee AV was functioning properly. Thanks for the link, and the blast from the past! I didn't think I'd ever see Eicar again...

Rei Hagakure, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. -- Master Chef, Computer Expert, World Leader, Master Swordsman, Outrageous Liar

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