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Whats the best way to scan a downloaded file for infection?
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12-21-2009, 06:50 PM (This post was last modified: 12-21-2009, 06:50 PM by Mozz.)
Ok say for instance, i download something from a link on youtube, before i evan touch the file what can i scan it with to test its not infected.

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12-21-2009, 07:00 PM
www.novirusthanks.org
www.virustotal.com
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12-21-2009, 07:04 PM (This post was last modified: 12-21-2009, 09:07 PM by cheeseburger.)
Couple more:

http://www.viruschief.com/
http://virusscan.jotti.org/en

Still not sure:

www.sandboxie.com/
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12-21-2009, 07:05 PM
http://g.ho.st/
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12-21-2009, 08:45 PM
Thanks lads you just saved me from a dirty trojan lol
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12-25-2009, 04:25 AM
i use www.novirusthanks.org and its very good
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