VirusTotalUploader
VirusTotalUploader is a macOS utility for submitting files to VirusTotal so they can be checked by multiple security engines online.
What is VirusTotalUploader?
VirusTotalUploader is a macOS security utility that helps users send files to VirusTotal for cloud-based malware analysis. It is intended for people who want a quick way to check individual files with multiple antivirus engines before opening or sharing them. On Mac, the app is commonly used to upload suspicious downloads, installers, documents, or executables for review through the VirusTotal service. The app focuses on file submission rather than full-device antivirus protection, so it works best as a targeted scanning helper in a broader security workflow. Users who handle software downloads, incident-response tasks, or routine safety checks may find it useful as a lightweight desktop companion to VirusTotal.
Key features
- Upload individual files for VirusTotal analysis
- Check suspicious downloads before opening them
- Use a desktop utility instead of manually uploading in a browser
- Submit files as part of malware research or incident-response workflows
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
VirusTotalUploader is used to send selected files to VirusTotal for online scanning, which is consistent with its security purpose. Because submitted files are uploaded to a remote service, avoid using it for confidential documents, proprietary software, passwords, financial records, or other sensitive data unless you are certain sharing is appropriate. This app is a file-submission tool, not a full antivirus product for macOS.
Recommendation: Keep VirusTotalUploader if you intentionally use VirusTotal to inspect individual files from your Mac. If you do not use manual file uploads for security checks, you can remove it without affecting normal macOS operation, but you will lose this quick submission workflow.
Common paths
/Applications/VirusTotalUploader.app
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