Comments on: 3 Tools to Test Run your AntiVirus/Spyware Program http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/test-run-your-antivirusspyware-with-these-tools/ Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: RandyRandy http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/test-run-your-antivirusspyware-with-these-tools/#comment-382114 RandyRandy Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:22:22 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=14933#comment-382114 The title is "3 Tools..." but all I see is Eicar and SpyCar, where's the 3rd tool? The title is “3 Tools…” but all I see is Eicar and SpyCar, where’s the 3rd tool?

]]> By: T.J. Mininday http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/test-run-your-antivirusspyware-with-these-tools/#comment-381137 T.J. Mininday Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:02:31 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=14933#comment-381137 Thanks for the additional options. I'm sure there are a few options out there. If you have a virtual environment, it may even be worth it to find malware infected PCs. Thanks for the additional options. I’m sure there are a few options out there. If you have a virtual environment, it may even be worth it to find malware infected PCs.

]]> By: Peter http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/test-run-your-antivirusspyware-with-these-tools/#comment-381133 Peter Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:11:44 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=14933#comment-381133 Strangely even the normally supine Windows Defender awoke. Various components in my system, from HIPS, through AV to anti malware made my life difficult for a while. Very amusing. However, it's the ones that you have not yet seen that are the problem, not recognised threats. Strangely even the normally supine Windows Defender awoke. Various components in my system, from HIPS, through AV to anti malware made my life difficult for a while. Very amusing. However, it’s the ones that you have not yet seen that are the problem, not recognised threats.

]]> By: bob http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/test-run-your-antivirusspyware-with-these-tools/#comment-381115 bob Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:38:20 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=14933#comment-381115 http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/center/howsafe.htm?s_cid=mscom_msrt An offering from Microsoft seems to do a good job although I am reluctant to ad their stuff. Also trend microvirus housecall has been good http://housecall.trendmicro.com/uk/ http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/center/howsafe.htm?s_cid=mscom_msrt

An offering from Microsoft seems to do a good job although I am reluctant to ad their stuff. Also trend microvirus housecall has been good http://housecall.trendmicro.com/uk/

]]> By: Lou Carey http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/test-run-your-antivirusspyware-with-these-tools/#comment-381087 Lou Carey Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:46:55 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=14933#comment-381087 Gee, my anti-malware protection (Avast) is so good, it's preventing me from downloading SpyCar's TowTruck application. This is their tool which checks to see how well my anti-malware protection is working and to cleanup anything SpyCar might have left behind. Good thing Avast stop all their malware tests! Gee, my anti-malware protection (Avast) is so good, it’s preventing me from downloading SpyCar’s TowTruck application. This is their tool which checks to see how well my anti-malware protection is working and to cleanup anything SpyCar might have left behind. Good thing Avast stop all their malware tests!

]]> By: Computer Guy http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/test-run-your-antivirusspyware-with-these-tools/#comment-381085 Computer Guy Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:31:31 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=14933#comment-381085 Eicar virus tests are not dangerous viruses. They are a series of DOS programs that print Eicar Test when ran. DOS programs are blocked by most antivirus. The thing you are downloading is technically not dangerous, it mimics something dangerous like the Spycar tests. Eicar virus tests are not dangerous viruses. They are a series of DOS programs that print Eicar Test when ran. DOS programs are blocked by most antivirus. The thing you are downloading is technically not dangerous, it mimics something dangerous like the Spycar tests.

]]> By: Jersey Bob http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/test-run-your-antivirusspyware-with-these-tools/#comment-381072 Jersey Bob Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:47:12 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=14933#comment-381072 Let's see if I understand this: Eicar will test my anti-virus software by having me purposely try to download and install a virus?? Maybe I'll test my seat belts and anti-lock brakes by driving at 80 mph towards an intersection and slamming on the brakes. Or I'll test my fire alarm by setting fire to the couch. I think I'll skip their test. Let’s see if I understand this: Eicar will test my anti-virus software by having me purposely try to download and install a virus??

Maybe I’ll test my seat belts and anti-lock brakes by driving at 80 mph towards an intersection and slamming on the brakes. Or I’ll test my fire alarm by setting fire to the couch.

I think I’ll skip their test.

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