Testing the anti-virus stack

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Thu May 3 20:21:14 IST 2007


Why not run in debug mode and test with eicar.com ?

On Thu, 3 May 2007 19:06:24 +0000 (GMT), Andrew MacLachlan <amaclach at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> OK - I'm pulling what's left of my hair out here trying to test Avast.
> What I think is happening is that MailScanner is blocking all the test
> files before they get to the virus scanner.
> 
> How do I know when the virus scanner has picked up a virus (Nothing in the
> maillog)??
> I also need to get the output strings so that I can configure MailWatch
> for avastd. I've already turned clam off.
> 
> If anyone has something infected feel free to send it to
> andy.mac at global-domination.org
> 
> Cheers,Andy
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Dan Hollis <spamtrap71892316634 at anime.net>
> To: MailScanner discussion <mailscanner at lists.mailscanner.info>
> Sent: Thursday, 3 May, 2007 6:42:02 PM
> Subject: Re: 32 bit distro or 64?
> 
> On Thu, 3 May 2007, Rick Chadderdon wrote:
>> Still, it is much easier to get support from a vendor if you're using
>> their software the way that they intended.  I can already hear, "Oh, I'm
>> sorry, we don't support that product running on a 64-bit OS."  Even if
>> the problem you're having is not related to the OS at all.  Just
>> something to consider.
> 
> In this case you vote with your wallet and find another vendor. Works for
> me anyway :)
> 
> -Dan
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