EICAR

EICAR (European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research) is an organization that was established to further antivirus research and improve development of antivirus software. Its most notable contribution is the EICAR test file, a harmless file that is detected as a virus by most antivirus software.

History

EICAR was founded in 1991 as a response to the increasing number of viruses and malware. The organization was created to provide a platform for antivirus researchers and developers to collaborate and share knowledge. EICAR is best known for the creation of the EICAR test file, a safe and standard file for testing antivirus software.

EICAR Test File

The EICAR test file is a standard, safe file that is detected as a virus by most antivirus software. It is used to test the functionality of antivirus software without the risk of using real malware. The EICAR test file is a simple text file that can be created with any text editor. It is detected as a virus when it contains the specific string of characters defined by EICAR.

Membership

EICAR offers membership to individuals and organizations interested in antivirus research and development. Members have access to a variety of resources and can participate in EICAR conferences and workshops.

Conferences

EICAR hosts annual conferences that bring together antivirus researchers and developers from around the world. These conferences provide a platform for sharing knowledge and discussing the latest developments in antivirus research.

See Also

• Antivirus software
• Computer virus
• Malware

References

EICAR Resources
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