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- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:15:18 PM
- Type:
- Virus
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 any other name.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version December 16, 2003
- Latest Rapid Release version September 7, 2011 revision 003
- Initial Daily Certified version December 16, 2003
- Latest Daily Certified version September 7, 2011 revision 017
- Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
