Ways to test threat detection capabilities
You can test the threat detection capabilities of Symantec Protection Engine by using an EICAR test file.
The EICAR test file contains a test string that most major antivirus products detect and handle as though it was a threat. The test string is not a virus. You can download an EICAR test file. On the Internet, go to the following URL:
Carefully read the disclaimers on the site before you download the test file into your environment. Any tries to test antivirus software with real or dummy viruses should be handled with extreme care.
If your computer already has antivirus software, you must disable the Auto-Protect mode of the antivirus software before you download the test file.