AVIRA ANTIVIR UNIX WEBGATE, User Manual

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Configuration
Avira GmbH AntiVir WebGate
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Email Templates
4.10 Testing AntiVir WebGate
After completing the installation and configuration, you can test the functionality
of AntiVir WebGate using a test virus. This will not cause any damage, but it will
force the security program to react when the computer is scanned.
Testing AntiVir WebGate with a Test-Virus
Start WebGate:
/usr/lib/AntiVir/avwebgate start
Type the following URL in your Web browser http://www.eicar.org .
Read the information about the test virus
eicar.com
.
Download the test virus on your computer.
AntiVir WebGate will block the access to the file and issues a warning in the
browser:
Check the logfile for detailed notifications about the detection.
Template Meaning
alert.mail Used when an alert is found by AvWebGate
blocked.mail Used when AvWebGate has blocked a suspicious
file (using various block-settings in
avwebgate.conf)