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Sophos Mobile Security: detection of EICAR
Sophos Mobile Security only detects EICAR during an on-demand scan. EICAR is not detected by Sophos Mobile Security on-access scanning.
What to do
To test that Sophos Mobile Security is working, do as follows.
- Place a copy of EICAR on your mobile device. (You can make one using SAVTST32.)
- Select Start|Sophos Mobile Security.
- Tap 'Scans'.
- Tap 'Start'.
EICAR should be detected by this on-demand scan.
If you need more information or guidance, then please contact technical support.
- Article ID: 17797
- Created: 22 Nov 2006
- Last updated: 28 Jul 2009
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