F-Secure AV Test
F-Secure AV Test - Antivirus Testing Tool
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TEST SAFELY THAT YOUR ANTIVIRUS APP WORKS. NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN ANTIVIRUS APP.
This app is designed to safely test that your antivirus product detects viruses and other harmful applications. It is based on the security industry standard test file recommended by European Institute for Computer Anti-Virus Research (EICAR) for testing antivirus software. The app is completely harmless.
When you download this app, your virus protection software should detect it as infected and recommend you to uninstall it. The app also works with any PC security software, but please note that your PC antivirus may automatically remove or quarantine it.
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WHO ARE F-SECURE?
F-Secure is an online security and privacy company from Finland. We offer millions of people around the globe the power to surf invisibly and store and share stuff, safe from online threats. We are here to fight for digital freedom. Join the movement and switch on freedom.
Founded in 1988, F-Secure is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.
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spammy, or outdated.- Effectively tests whether installed antivirus programs are functioning correctly.
- Harmless application that uses a safe test file to trigger antivirus software.
- Quick detection by various antivirus products indicating legitimacy of their functions.
- Useful for validating the effectiveness of antivirus software.
- Provides instant feedback on antivirus performance.
- Can be mistakenly flagged as a real virus by some antivirus programs.
- May leave behind files on certain devices, specifically Huawei, after uninstallation.
- Some users experience installation issues due to antivirus preemptively blocking it.
- Causes confusion among users who misinterpret its purpose.
- Installation may lead to false alarms or unnecessary uninstallation requests.
- Recognized as a safe test for antivirus effectiveness.
- Flagged as a virus by multiple antivirus programs.
- Participants emphasize the importance of reading app descriptions.
- Misunderstanding of the app's purpose leads to negative perceptions.
- Potential issues on specific devices like Huawei.
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