What is is the Eicar Test String?
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| What is is the Eicar Test String? | |
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The Eicar Test String is not a real virus. It is a text file that is used to test antivirus software. By default, the file name is Eicar.com, but it could be renamed to anything. Eicar.com can be downloaded from the Eicar Web site at: It can also be created in any text editor. It is not a virus, it cannot infect your computer. The file contains the following: X5O!P%@AP[4PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H* |
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| Category | Computer Malware |
| Keywords | EICAR, Test String |
| Helpful? | Yes | No Score: 4 |
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