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Assignment #1

IE, FEUT, 2020-2021


“Information Security” course
Note: For this graded assignment (2pts), refer to Lecture 1 and 2 of the course. Return the
results the week after its delivery via email. Write your name, group, number of Assignment,
answer the questions (English or Albanian), and paste the screenshots. Make sure not to exceed
2 pages.
Email subject: name_surname_A1_IE30X (where x is your group number)

I- Information Security Basics: Testing Your Anti-virus Software Application


If you ever want to test your antivirus software, you can use the EICAR test file. The file is not an
actual virus; it is simply a text file that contains a string of harmless code that prints the text. The
file is mainly used to test your anti-virus application and make sure that it will detect the file.
1. You can download an EICAR test file from the EICAR website. Click on the Anti-Malware
Test File Link (alternatively, go to https://www.eicar.org/?page_id=3950 ).
2. Before downloading any file type, make sure to read the instructions. Using the DOWNLOAD
link on the right side of the page, you can download any of several forms of EICAR test file (Fig.
1.4)
3. Try downloading each form of the EICAR test file and note how your anti-virus software
responds. If your anti-virus software application is active and working, it should display a pop-up
window when you try to download and save the eicar.com or eicar.com.txt file.
Take screenshot(s) of your computer to show how it responds. Explain what you
understand.

Fig. 1.4 EICAR test files (accessed November, 2020)

II - Applications Section: Microsoft Safety Scanner


Visit Microsoft Website and download the Microsoft safety scanner https://docs.microsoft.com/en-
us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/safety-scanner-download . Microsoft safety scanner
is a scan tool designed to find and remove malware from Windows computers. Simply download
it and run a full scan to find malware and try to reverse changes made by identified threats.
We recommend that you always download the latest version of this tool before each scan. How to
run a scan:
1. Download this tool and open it.
2. Select the type of scan you want run and start the scan.
3. Review the scan results displayed on screen and the time your computer took for a full scan .
The tool lists all identified malware.
4. Provide a Screenshot of your results and describe.
To remove this tool, delete the executable file (msert.exe by default).

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