Virolytic assay for pore forming peptides based on Ebola virus-like particles. Applicability to search for Ebola and Marburg virus inactivating compounds. Systematic comparison of pore forming peptides in hemolytic and virolytic assays. Cecropin A/Melittin hybrid (CAM-W) destroys infectivity of lentiviruses. CAM-W effectively lyses Ebola virus-like particles at micromolar concentrations.