For the most part, the application is a simple test tool that lets you see how your antivirus product detects viruses and other harmful applications. The tool is based on a security standard that is recommended by the European Institute for Computer Anti-Virus Research (EICAR).

This is not an antivirus application and it cannot detect malware.

The test can be run on all devices that are compatible with the application.

The results depend on the type of antivirus software and the quality of the software.