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What is VirusTotal?

Chronicle, a security company supported by Alphabet (Google), offers VirusTotal, a malware scanning and threat intelligence service.

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Effective Virus and Malware Detection: Users consistently find VirusTotal to be an excellent software for detecting viruses and malware, …
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What is VirusTotal?

Chronicle, a security company supported by Alphabet (Google), offers VirusTotal, a malware scanning and threat intelligence service.

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Product Details

What is VirusTotal?

Chronicle, a security company supported by Alphabet (Google), offers VirusTotal, a malware scanning and threat intelligence service.

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Effective Virus and Malware Detection: Users consistently find VirusTotal to be an excellent software for detecting viruses and malware, making it one of the most widely used tools in the security industry. Many reviewers have praised its scanning capabilities and responsiveness, noting that it provides detailed information about potential threats.

Convenience and Time-saving Features: The ability to upload files and check them against 65+ virus protectors in a single web page is highly appreciated by users. They find this feature convenient and time-saving, allowing them to quickly assess the safety of their files. Additionally, users value the feature that allows them to check if a file has already been scanned before uploading it, further enhancing efficiency.

Integration with Other Tools: Users see great benefit in the integration of VirusTotal with other tools like Wazuh and Splunk. This integration allows for seamless collaboration between different security systems, aiding in identifying malware and maintaining a better overall security posture.

Long Scanning Time: Several users have expressed frustration with the scanning time of files they considered suspicious, stating that it takes a significant amount of time for the scans to complete. This has been mentioned by multiple reviewers.

Premium Features Limitation: Some users have been disappointed to find out that certain features, such as scanning with yara, are only available in the premium mode. This limitation may be a drawback for users who are not subscribed to the premium version.

Detection Weaknesses: Users have mentioned instances where VirusTotal fails to detect old viruses and malware, indicating potential weaknesses in its detection capabilities.

Users have provided several recommendations for Virus Total based on their experiences.

One recommendation is to evaluate the need for the service before using it, as it can be costly. Users suggest considering alternatives such as firewall mechanisms.

Another recommendation is that many users consider Virus Total to be a must-use tool for protecting PCs and detecting harmful websites and files. They find it valuable for maintaining security.

Users also appreciate the availability of Windows and Android apps for Virus Total. These apps enhance convenience and allow users to access the service easily from multiple devices.

However, it is advised to have a contingency plan for large files when using Virus Total, as processing such files may present challenges.

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