I'm working on a project to create my own anti-virus software and I'm looking for safe, non-harmful viruses to use for testing purposes. I've already tested with EICAR, which is a standard test file, but I'd like to know if there are any other options out there.
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EICAR is great, but you can also create your own harmless test strings that your anti-virus can recognize. This could give you more control over what you want to test for.
The best approach might be to set up a dedicated testing machine where you can safely test against real viruses. Just make sure you're using a virtual machine to keep everything secure!
If you know what you're trying to catch, you could just write a simple script that falsely triggers your anti-virus. This way, you can control the test without needing any actual virus samples.
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