Either way, a scan leads to a new tab where VirusTotal's dozens of anti-virus engines kick in. When they're done, you'll know if it's safe to download the file (or visit the site). I'd say VTzilla is ...

When an antivirus program sounds the alarm, it always triggers a moment of shock in the user. But the warning is not always ...

At times Windows 11/10 PCs get infected so that the usual scanning technique cannot remove them. These viruses find a way to survive when they are tried to be removed using the standard way. This is ...

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 ...

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 ...

How often do we all hear the phrase, “Could you take a look at it for me?” Whether you are checking out a machine for a friend or colleague or looking after one of your own machines, it's handy to ...

Mac: VirusTotal, the awesome malware checker that scans files using over 50 different antivirus programs, is finally available on the Mac—so you can check suspicious files against tons of databases.

There's no exact science when it comes to figuring out if a file has a virus or is just being detected as a false positive, but today we'll share a little background and some tips that will help you ...