IKARUS TestVirus was a libraries & demo app developed by IKARUS Security Software GmbH. It was removed from Google Play Apr 7, 2025 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
IKARUS TestVirus had been downloaded 28 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
IKARUS TestVirus was rated 4.55 out of 5 stars, based on 460 ratings.
App Information
IKARUS TestVirus was free to download. The APK download size was 1.24 MB. The last available version was 1.0.5. The last update was on September 6, 2019.
Technical Requirements
IKARUS TestVirus required Android 4.0+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play November 2016.
Description
Note: This App is NOT a virus, it is just a harmless test virus to test and show the functionality of your Android Security Solution.
„IKARUS TestVirus“ contains the "EICAR Standard Anti-Virus Test File"*. This is known by all professional anti-virus solutions and they should treat it like a real virus.
The app can be used to see if and how your security app works in case of an infection: Your security solution should warn you of an infection and block or delete the file.
The security app IKARUS mobile.security shows the note “IKARUS TestVirus” when detecting the file. Other anti-virus solutions may show different names for the app or just classify it as common malware.
IKARUS Security Software is an Austrian Software pioneer focusing AntiVirus and Malware Protection, Security as a Service, Industrial Application Control and Advanced Persistent Threat Protection for Endpoints. Since its foundation in 1986, IKARUS Security Software develops security solutions and was one of the first AntiVirus vendors.
The product range covers effective and efficient security solutions for home users, business customers and OEM partners. Developing the core technologies around the IKARUS scan.engine by itself, IKARUS Security Software can successfully position itself as a Technology Service Provider, too.
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★★★★★
Bitdefender got this instantly. This was a great way to verify that my new antivirus is working. Pretty awesome tool for free!
★★★★★
Downloaded it and my antivirus immediately detected it. Good for testing these antivirus apps, never know when they might be a ripoff or a scam.
★★★★★
My Norton mobile security detected it successfully Update : not detected by my phone's internal antivirus which is powered by Avast
★★★★★
Wow! My Built-In Oppo Security passed the test! Just right after the installation it immediately told me that I have malware installed
★★☆☆☆
When I tried the web version avast web shield immediately blocked it i before I can see any of the installation button and when I tried the Google Play Store my built-in antivirus (McAfee) blocked it but even if it it did not detect it avast realtime protection (auto scan)would detect it as it automatically scans everything I download so yeah this is too outdated.(2nd review)I think the reason google play protect did not detect it is because it is not executed, or it is still compressed
★★☆☆☆
It didn't show the virus warning. Instead, I can't download it. Even if I tap the download button many times. It doesn't download and doesn't show any warning. It's good. However, what if the system fails to detect viruses? What happens next? Btw thanks for creating this app. Edit: no. Actually the phone didn't show warning and let me install. Sorry. 2 stars.
Technologies used by IKARUS TestVirus
IKARUS TestVirus is requesting 0 permissions and is using 3 libraries.
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