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Description
Every day, adversaries are producing over 1 million new malware variants. Conventional security measures depend heavily on historical threat data to identify malware through methods such as behavioral analytics, artificial intelligence, or pattern recognition, which leaves them vulnerable to unknown and newly emerging malware that exhibits different behaviors than previously encountered threats. While current security efforts emphasize the detection of malware, one must question whether this focus on detection is truly the most effective approach for cybersecurity. Various methodologies exist for identifying malware; for instance, anti-virus software utilizes signature files derived from previous threat data, AI systems apply machine learning techniques to formulate predictive mathematical models based on historical data, and behavioral analytics frameworks analyze past behaviors to create models for detection. The primary drawback of detection-centric technologies is their reliance on outdated malware information, which limits their effectiveness in responding to new threats. This raises critical questions about the adequacy of detection as a standalone measure and whether a more proactive strategy could enhance overall security.
Description
VirusTotal evaluates files and URLs using more than 70 antivirus solutions and blocklisting services, alongside various analytical tools to derive insights from the analyzed content. Users can conveniently choose a file from their device through their web browser and upload it to VirusTotal for examination. The platform supports multiple methods for file submission, such as its main public web interface, desktop uploaders, browser extensions, and a programmable API, with the web interface receiving the highest priority for scanning among these options. Submissions can be automated in any programming language by utilizing the HTTP-based public API. VirusTotal is instrumental in uncovering harmful content and also plays a role in recognizing false positives, which are legitimate items incorrectly flagged as malicious by certain scanners. Additionally, URLs can be submitted through various means, including the VirusTotal website, browser extensions, and the API, ensuring flexibility for users. This comprehensive approach allows VirusTotal to serve as an essential resource for cybersecurity efforts.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
ANY.RUN
Admin By Request
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Keepnet Labs
Integrations
ANY.RUN
Admin By Request
BeyondTrust Cloud Privilege Broker
Blink
Chronicle SOAR
Conifers CognitiveSOC
Dropzone AI
Filigran
IZArc
Keepnet Labs
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Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
AppGuard
Country
Japan
Website
www.blueplanet-works.com/en/solution/appguard.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
VirusTotal
Country
United States
Website
support.virustotal.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002126889-How-it-works