Click on the following link. If you don't see any message from your anti-virus software probably it's not working as it should !
www.techdo.com/download/eicar.com
This file isn't infected but it is made to trigger your security software. Try the test every-time you are in doubt about its efficiency.
I tried this link, and my AV software (eTrust EZAntivirus) didn't do anything in Firefox. However, when I used the IETab it did come up as a virus. Should I be worried?
Have you installed any Firefox plugin to manage downloads ?
I had the Download Statusbar running, but I've disabled that and still nothing happens. The page opens with the following text:
X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*
Try to Right click => save as instead of clicking on it as usual
