From 6b3a0a3489b6c06422b87a798ff5b8c05e9ca4e5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Max Woolf Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 07:51:21 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Added EICAR note --- README.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1cee0c5..f29102f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ Although this is not a malicious error, and typical users aren't Tweeting weird Feel free to send a pull request to add more strings, or additional sections. However, please do not send pull requests with very-long strings (255+ characters), as that makes the list much more difficult to view. +Likewise, please do not send pull requests which compromise *manual usability of the file*. This includes the [EICAR test string](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EICAR_test_file), which can cause the file to be flagged by antivirus scanners, and files which alter the encoding of `blns.txt`. + ## Disclaimer The Big List of Naughty Strings is intended to be used *for software you own and manage*. Some of the Naughty Strings can indicate security vulnerabilies, and as a result using such strings with third-party software may be a crime. The maintainer is not responsible for any negative actions that result from the use of the list.