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VirusTotal

OSINT — Malware & URLs · Beginner

Aggregate AV/engine results for files, URLs, domains, and IPs.

Knowledge reference only. Prefer in-browser Labs first. Use this tool only on systems you own or have written authorization to test.

What to learn

  • Hash lookup
  • URL scan
  • Graph (VT Enterprise)

Legitimate use

Uploading may share samples with vendors — follow org policy.

Official docs →

Example commands (lab VMs only)

  • Lookup EICAR hash
    Validate SOC workflow