diff --git a/test/phpunit/testvirus.txt b/test/phpunit/testvirus.txt
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+X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*
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