VirusTotal is a security service that aggregates results from numerous antivirus engines to analyze files and URLs for malware. It provides a comprehensive view of potential threats that might be missed by individual antivirus software.

Key Features

• Multi-Engine Scanning: Uses over 50 antivirus engines to scan files and URLs.
• File and URL Analysis: Supports scanning of files up to 650 MB and URLs.
• API Integration: Offers an API for automated submissions and integrations with other security tools.
• Dynamic Analysis: Utilizes the Cuckoo sandbox for dynamic malware analysis.
• Statistical Insights: Provides statistics on scanned files and detected threats.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Threat Detection: Offers a broader detection capability than individual antivirus software.
• False Positive Verification: Helps verify false positives by comparing results across multiple engines.
• Community Sharing: Contributes to the security community by sharing scan results.