The easiest way to ensure that your antivirus software is working is to use the EICAR test file.

The EICAR test file is a virus simulator developed by the European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research and

Computer Antivirus Research Organization.

To create an EICAR test file, copy and paste the following line into a blank file using a text editor such as Notepad:

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

Save the file as EICAR.COM.

If your active protection is working properly, the simple act of saving the file should trigger an alert.

Some antivirus applications will immediately quarantine the file as soon as it is saved.

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