Is there a virus test I could use to test MetaDefender Core engines?
This article applies to all MetaDefender Core V4 and V5 releases deployed on Windows or Linux systems.
Tests to determine an engine's operation should not be run with live malware. The suggested approach is to test using an industry standard test file called an EICAR Test File, which most antivirus engines detect as positive - even though no threat exists.
An EICAR Test File can be downloaded from here. You can also create your own version of the file by copying the following string into a file and renaming the file ‘eicar.com’.
For more information about the EICAR Test File, please visit the European Expert Group for IT-Security's Website.
Please take note that the EICAR file could be blocked by the localAV, so for testing purposes you should exclude it as a threat.
If you’re having any trouble testing MetaDefender Core’s included Scan Engines, please follow these instructions on auto$, before creating a support case or chatting with our support engineer.