Purposely infect PC for testing?

ntechceo · 11-28-2007, 10:11 AM

Is there a way to purposely infect a machine with Spyware and maybe a few minor viruses for testing purposes? I know you can download 'Hacker' packs via torrents but I don't want to bring anything dangerous into work for this project.

**sobeit** · 11-28-2007, 10:20 AM

I would not do it but theres two good pc testing sites that will check your computers secuirty. There are others out there but those are the two I use.

check out pcflank and shields up

**BMR777** · 11-28-2007, 10:45 AM

See these directions for installing Windows inside of a Virtual Machine. This way you can test spyware inside of a virtual machine without infecting the host machine. I do it all the time, in fact you can see some of my tests here.

A Virtual Machine is a great way to test how spyware and viruses modify one's system without any repercussions. When you're done simply delete the infected virtual machine and start again.

Also, if you're looking for malware samples, check out the Sunbelt Research Blog. They usually have testing links where you can download some current malware threats.

BMR777

jsmonu · 09-04-2008, 04:59 AM

Guys, I need a list of some malware websites, which can infect my PC .. I want to test a couple of security applications for their accuracy.
Can any one help ?

Sites which can throw some trojans, install the xp antivirus 2008 and stuff like that..
any help appreciated.. :)

Thanks.
J.

sjb007 · 09-04-2008, 05:24 AM

We spend enough of our free time fighting malware keeping it at bay. Asking for links to be posted is advertising the bad guys, promoting malware and making our job more difficult when other users get infected.

There are test files available for testing from eicar which is available from here - http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm.

11-28-2007, 10:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
ntechceo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6 OS: WinXP/Vist/Linux	Purposely infect PC for testing? Is there a way to purposely infect a machine with Spyware and maybe a few minor viruses for testing purposes? I know you can download 'Hacker' packs via torrents but I don't want to bring anything dangerous into work for this project.

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sobeit TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NEAR Posts: 7,433 OS: windows/linux	Re: Purposely infect PC for testing? I would not do it but theres two good pc testing sites that will check your computers secuirty. There are others out there but those are the two I use. check out pcflank and shields up

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BMR777 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,398 OS: XP Pro, XP Home, Vista Home Basic, Ubuntu Studio Blog Entries: 2	Re: Purposely infect PC for testing? See these directions for installing Windows inside of a Virtual Machine. This way you can test spyware inside of a virtual machine without infecting the host machine. I do it all the time, in fact you can see some of my tests here. A Virtual Machine is a great way to test how spyware and viruses modify one's system without any repercussions. When you're done simply delete the infected virtual machine and start again. Also, if you're looking for malware samples, check out the Sunbelt Research Blog. They usually have testing links where you can download some current malware threats. BMR777 __________________ Brandon Rusnak Protection: AVG Free Anti Virus :: Windows Defender :: Hosts File :: SiteAdvisor :: ZoneAlarm Quick Fixes: 5 Steps to remove spyware Last edited by BMR777; 11-28-2007 at 10:47 AM.

09-04-2008, 04:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
jsmonu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Win Vista	Re: Purposely infect PC for testing? Guys, I need a list of some malware websites, which can infect my PC .. I want to test a couple of security applications for their accuracy. Can any one help ? Sites which can throw some trojans, install the xp antivirus 2008 and stuff like that.. any help appreciated.. :) Thanks. J.

09-04-2008, 05:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
sjb007 Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lincoln UK Posts: 2,290 OS: Windows 7 Premium x64 My System	Re: Purposely infect PC for testing? We spend enough of our free time fighting malware keeping it at bay. Asking for links to be posted is advertising the bad guys, promoting malware and making our job more difficult when other users get infected. There are test files available for testing from eicar which is available from here - http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm. __________________ If we have helped you then please consider donating Proud Member of ASAP & UNITE Since 2007