Google has quietly snapped up some interesting cybersecurity tools over the years. In 2012, they acquired VirusTotal - an online virus and malware scanner which continues to operate on its own at ...

Downloading files from the Internet is an everyday activity for all of us. Whether for work or for entertainment, we often download files. However, a simple virus file downloaded from the internet can ...

In context: Launched in 2004 by Spanish security company Hispasec Sistemas, VirusTotal is a renown online scanning system aggregating many third-party antivirus engines (we use it at TechSpot to scan ...

Before you download, open, or share files from the internet, you need to be sure they’re safe. And how do you do that? I simply use a file scanner to check for known threats like malware, viruses, and ...

Online malware scanner VirusTotal said it now supports firmware files and can scan uploads for malware implants and other infections. Successful attacks against firmware are rare but provide hackers ...

Google bought VirusTotal, an online virus and URL scanner, back in 2012 and it continues to run as an independent company even today. Their website and Mac app offers a very useful utility that lets ...

As cyber threats, particularly considering the rising number of ransomware attacks, become more prevalent, empowering one’s cybersecurity ecosystem is crucial. In this landscape, VirusTotal plays a ...

Are you in need of quick infection diagnosis? Online Antivirus services are very useful cyber security tools to identify malicious software by scanning your computer, specific files and URLs. Although ...

Managing websites is not easy these days because it’s not just about pushing products, but it is also about the websites’ security. Hackers are known to place malware, virus, and even use it for ...