I've found a scan at grc.com sheildsUP to check my FW and proxy server, which indicated it isn't set up properly. Some advice on fixing those settings too would be appreciated.
Safe and trustworthy browser & email-client tests?
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Caine
, Nov 07 2005 05:07 AM
#1
Posted 07 November 2005 - 05:07 AM
I've found a scan at grc.com sheildsUP to check my FW and proxy server, which indicated it isn't set up properly. Some advice on fixing those settings too would be appreciated.
#2
Posted 07 November 2005 - 05:20 AM
http://www.eicar.org...s_test_file.htm
Using real viruses for testing in the real world is rather like setting fire to the dustbin in your office to see whether the smoke detector is working. Such a test will give meaningful results, but with unappealing, unacceptable risks.
Since it is unacceptable for you to send out real viruses for test or demonstration purposes, you need a file that can safely be passed around and which is obviously non-viral, but which your anti-virus software will react to as if it were a virus.
The file is a legitimate DOS program, and produces sensible results when run (it prints the message "EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!").
It is also short and simple - in fact, it consists entirely of printable ASCII characters, so that it can easily be created with a regular text editor. Any anti-virus product that supports the text link button test file should detect it in any file.
Using real viruses for testing in the real world is rather like setting fire to the dustbin in your office to see whether the smoke detector is working. Such a test will give meaningful results, but with unappealing, unacceptable risks.
Since it is unacceptable for you to send out real viruses for test or demonstration purposes, you need a file that can safely be passed around and which is obviously non-viral, but which your anti-virus software will react to as if it were a virus.
The file is a legitimate DOS program, and produces sensible results when run (it prints the message "EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!").
It is also short and simple - in fact, it consists entirely of printable ASCII characters, so that it can easily be created with a regular text editor. Any anti-virus product that supports the text link button test file should detect it in any file.
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