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The eicar Anti-virus and Anti-malware test files

posted August 19, 2007 - 10:01pm
The eicar Anti-virus and Anti-malware test files

Download these files and hide them anywhere on your computer. Then run your anti-virus/malware scanner against the system. If these files are caught, then your software is working properly. This is a great way to test your anti-virus software.


Website: http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm


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