How should I test Clam Anti-Virus?

Question

I have setup a new email server and now I need to test that Clam Antivirus is scanning messages correctly.

How should I do this in a safe and controlled way?

Dan · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-02 18:07:34Z

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The easiest way would be to us an EICAR test file. Create a text file and add in the following code:

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

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edited Mar 2 at 18:07

answered Mar 2 at 16:52

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Gryphius · Answer 2 · 2013-03-02 16:51:37Z

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download the EICAR test file and scan it. it was made exactly for this purpose

answered Mar 2 at 16:51

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user993553 · Answer 3 · 2013-03-02 16:52:55Z

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You could try to mail the test virus file see http://www.eicar.org/86-0-Intended-use.html

answered Mar 2 at 16:52

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