Test for AntiVirus
There are numerous antivirus software out there, free or for sale. This post is dedicated to all the users who want to check the ability of their respective antivirus system. Just put your antivirus software through this test. If your antivirus passed the test, then your antivirus is working properly and you don't need to worry much. So lets go straight to the procedure.
Step 1: Copy the code given below and paste it into notepad and save with a .com or .exe extension.
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X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*
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Step 2: After you save the file run it.
If your antivirus software detected it as a threat when you ran it, then your antivirus is working fine. If it was not detected it is the time to think of saying bye to your current antivirus software and saying hello to a new one!
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