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submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by TehBamski@lemmy.world to c/memes@lemmy.world
 
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[–] Ekybio@lemmy.world 52 points 10 months ago (3 children)

What is an EICAR test string?

[–] Strider@lemmy.world 68 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] CaptainBlagbird@lemmy.world 79 points 10 months ago (3 children)

a computer file that was developed by the European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research (EICAR) and Computer Antivirus Research Organization to test the response of computer antivirus programs. Instead of using real malware, which could cause real damage, this test file allows people to test anti-virus software without having to use real malware.

[–] JGrffn@lemmy.ml 60 points 10 months ago (1 children)

This sounds like a step towards computer vaccines, and I'm not about to let my computer get autism, thank you.

[–] Bassman1805@lemmy.world 43 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Joke's on you, all computers are autistic.

[–] 0ops@piefed.zip 12 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] tomiant@piefed.social 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Sir this is a cs101

[–] tomiant@piefed.social 5 points 10 months ago

I am really liking this place.

[–] Sabata11792@ani.social 37 points 10 months ago

X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*

[–] slazer2au@lemmy.world 23 points 10 months ago

A specific string of text that you can use to test your AV without actually grabbing a virus.