EICAR Standard Anti-Virus Test File

Last Modified

Fri Nov 23 15:03 GMT 2018

Description

  • The EICAR Standard Anti-Virus Test File is a computer file that was developed by the European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research (EICAR) to test the response of computer antivirus programs.
  • It is legitimate, and perfectly safe to test AV programs.

Environment

  • N-able N-central

Solution

For further information on the EICAR Standard Anti-Virus Test File please visit
  • http://www.eicar.org/86-0-Intended-use.html