Check torrent files for virus, trojans, spywares with online meta virus search engine

May 4, 2008 · Filed Under How To and Online Tutorials · Comment 

For those that are into downloading executable files from bittorrent, please be aware that a small number of these executable files contain viruses.

Two head is better than one, 32 virus search engine is better than 1. Virus Total is an online virus search engine, just upload any files and it’ll scan it with 32 anti-virus engines (Norton, MacAfee, AVG, Kaspersky Lab and many more). The results may vary but it provides a clue on what to expect.

VirusTotal is a service that analyzes suspicious files and facilitates the quick detection of viruses, worms, trojans, and all kinds of malware detected by antivirus engines. Specs:

  • Free, independent service
  • Use of multiple antivirus engines
  • Real-time automatic updates of virus signatures
  • Detailed results from each antivirus engine
  • Real time global statistics

How to check torrent files for virus

How to check torrent files for virus

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FBI remotely installs spyware to trace bomb threat

July 28, 2007 · Filed Under Security · 2 Comments 

ZDnet has an interesting article on how FBI remotely, I repeat - remotely plant a virus by email without the knowledge of the user, the manage to trace the user right after planting it without the user clicking on the virus. Which is pretty shocking right?

The FBI used a novel type of remotely installed spyware last month to investigate who was e-mailing bomb threats to a high school near Olympia, Wash.

The question is:

If they can plant a virus, then they can plant evidence, too.

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