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This test checks if your antivirus detects viruses arriving as attachments through e-mail to your computer.

How does it work?

This test sends a message with a compressed EICAR file attached to your e-mail address. Your antivirus should detect it.

Please enter your e-mail address. After that you will receive an e-mail with instructions to complete the test. Please, be aware that you will usually receive the message in a few seconds, but the delay can be longer due to network traffic.

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