Google acquires VirusTotal, but plans to keep it independent
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Google has acquired VirusTotal, a free web service that inspects suspicious files against the most commonly deployed anti-virus solutions.
Founded in 2004, the service also allows users to input suspect URLs to scan websites for malware threats. According to an announcement on VirusTotal's website, the company is a longtime partner of Google.
“VirusTotal also has a strong track record in web security, and we're delighted to be able to provide them with the infrastructure they need to ensure that their service continues to improve,” a Google spokeswoman told SCMagazine.com Friday in an email. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
