Google VirusTotal Uploader for OS X users, released. The tool makes it possible to suspect the upload of files to Google and then 52 different virus scanners to check for the possible presence of malware.
With the VirusTotal Uploader for Windows can all longer files to be uploaded. This tool makes it possible to, for example, via the context menu in the Windows explorer upload files for a control. Also used here the VirusTotal system of Google 52 scanners. It can also check urls for suspicious activities and processes in Windows to keep an eye on. Now, Google has taken the step to create a similar scantool for OS X from.
The tool offers a drag-and-drop upload feature also the possibility of using the Finder for files with the ‘open with’command to check. The tool is according to Google, is compatible with both OS X 10.8 if 10.9.
Google says the new tool for OS X the safety of users of Apple’s operating system improves by more malware. Moreover antivirus companies files to VirusTotal are uploaded to explore, for example, on new methods that malware developers have figured out.
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