Let’s be honest, if you’re into technology and watch a film with a seemingly unstoppable geek in it like Die Hard 4 you can’t help but want to be that guy (don’t agree..? Well you’re evidently not as cool as I am!).

Unfortunately hacking computers isn’t exactly easy, until now! Simply copy the following into a notepad document and save it, then sit back and feel good about yourself (Windows only I’m afraid). –

X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*

If you did everything right (and if I’m honest it would take a fairly spectacular effort not to), you should now be seeing a warning from your anti-virus software (you do have anti-virus software don’t you?). In reality it’s just an inbuilt way to test anti-virus software but still… you’re relatives don’t have to know that when you show them just how good you are with computers over Christmas do they?

P.S. As evident from my girlfriend’s expression your significant other may not be so impressed, don’t let it get to you, they just don’t understand these things!

Via – How-To Geek