On 1 Dec 2003 21:40 -0500, Harold B wrote, at least in part:

> To test your v*irus scan, "Create a text file with notepad
> and type the line of garbage text below exactly as it appears.

> [EMAIL PROTECTED](P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H
> +H*
> 
> I tried it and it worked. My question is: WHY does this work? ...

Check out <http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm>.

Karl
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