Viruses can steal data, encrypt files, hide within applications and systems, attack other devices across your network, and more. The most potent viruses are undetected by traditional security solutions because they can exploit unpatched vulnerabilities in software that isn’t up-to-date.
Scan suspicious files for malware is an effective way to detect malicious activity before it can cause real harm. However, it’s important to keep in mind that even fully automated analysis can’t prevent all types of malware attacks. That’s why it’s important to always follow best practices, like never clicking suspicious links or downloading files from untrusted sources.
Scan Suspicious Files for Malware Threats Instantly
If you think a file might be infected with malware, consider using VirusTotal to scan it for malware. The website automatically submits the file to several anti-virus programs for analysis and provides the results in an easy-to-read report. The service also shows you the imports used in the suspicious file, which could provide valuable clues for an investigation.
You can enable malware scanning in the Settings menu. When this option is enabled, Redstor scans all supported files that are uploaded to your account — including backups. You can also choose to scan archived files, which are not backed up or restored in the same way as regular files. This setting is not recommended unless you use a supported encryption method such as Customer Managed Keys (CMK) for data at rest to help prevent attackers from introducing malware into your archives.
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