Provides a standardized test file for signature based virus detection software. This file can be used to verify the correct operation of antivirus software without unnecessary exposure to viruses. http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm
Combines universities, industry, media, technical, security, and legal experts from civil and military government and law enforcement as well as privacy protection organizations whose objectives are to unite non-commercial efforts against writing and prol http://www.eicar.org/
News and information about virus prevention, the latest in IBM's research, virus alerts, and lists of the latest hoaxes and hype. http://www.research.ibm.com/antivirus/
Long essay that describes harm done by major computer viruses or worms, and discusses the nonexistent or lenient punishment for the authors or distributors of these malicious programs. http://www.rbs2.com/cvirus.htm