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VirusTotal API

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Overview

VirusTotal File/URL Analysis

VirusTotal is an anti-malware API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS.

At a glance

Authentication
API key
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Anti-Malware

Questions

Does the VirusTotal API need an API key?

Yes. The VirusTotal API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.

Does the VirusTotal API support HTTPS?

Yes, the VirusTotal API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the VirusTotal API?

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