Virustotal
Online scanner for malware analysis with over 70 antivirus engines
AI Summary
VirusTotal is a free online service that checks files, URLs, and IP addresses with over 70 antivirus engines and website scanners simultaneously. The service aggregates detection results from leading security providers and offers detailed analysis reports. It is used by security researchers, developers, and IT teams worldwide for malware identification and threat intelligence.
✓ Pros
- + Combines over 70 different antivirus engines for comprehensive analysis
- + Free basic version with instant scan results available
- + Extensive community and threat intelligence database
✗ Cons
- − Uploaded files are shared with the security community
- − API limits are restricted in the free version
Use Cases
- → Checking suspicious files for malware before opening
- → Analyzing URLs for phishing and malicious content
- → Security research and threat intelligence for IT security teams
- → Validating software downloads and installation files
Who is it for?
For security analysts, developers, IT administrators, and all users who want to check files or URLs for malware and security risks.
