What is VirusTotal?
VirusTotal scans files, links, domains and IP addresses with more than 70 antivirus engines and security services at once. Upload a suspicious file or paste a URL and see how many engines flag it.
It is owned by Google and widely used by security teams. Keep in mind that uploaded files are shared with the security community, so do not upload private documents.
Key features
- Scan with 70+ antivirus engines
- Check URLs, domains and IPs
- Behavior and relationship details
- Community comments
Pros
- Many engines in one check
- Fast results
- Industry standard
Cons
- Uploaded files are shared with security researchers
- File size limit for uploads
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VirusTotal FAQ
Is VirusTotal free?
VirusTotal is free to use without an account for public scans.
Do I need an account to use VirusTotal?
No. VirusTotal works without signing up, so you can open virustotal.com and start using it right away.
What are some alternatives to VirusTotal?
Similar free tools that also work without an account include Have I Been Pwned, Temp Mail, Privnote, Bitwarden Password Generator, Cover Your Tracks and BrowserLeaks.