VirusTotal service integration in Chrome and Firefox

The need to install on a computer running Windows antivirus program today, I think no one doubts. However, even the most advanced anti-virus software with the latest updates sometimes misfire, allowing false positives or vice versa, passing the infection on. In this case it is better to use the proverb "one head is good, but a lot - it is better" to check suspicious file using one of the online services, a variety of anti-virus scanning files at the same time. One of the best of these services is VirusTotal. We have already told how convenient to send files to check in one of the articles. Well, we'll talk today about how to make friends VirusTotal and your browser.

VTzilla

VTzilla - is a plugin for the Mozilla Firefox browser, which simplifies the process of working with the service VirusTotal directly from the browser. After installing it in the context menu of the page and save the file in the menu there is an additional item Scan With VirusTotal. Thus, you can send any file to check without having to download it to your hard drive. Moreover, if you arouse suspicion of a website, you can send the link in order to verify the presence in its pages malicious code.

VTchromizer

VTchromizer is an extension for Google Chrome browser, which performs a similar function. With it you can check the links (including links to files) directly from web browser pages using VirusTotal. Unlike VTzilla, this extension does not insert itself in the browser download dialog, but only in the context menu. Alternatively you can click on the icon expansion in the upper right corner, and manually enter the address for verification. Set VTchromizer Google Chrome Extension You safe surfing!