Google Acquires Online Malware Scanner VirusTotal

Google has acquired free online malware scanner VirusTotal for an undisclosed sum. VirusTotal announced the acquisition in a blog post Friday, noting that the two companies have been partners for a while now. VirusTotal offers a free online tool that scans suspicious files and URLs to detect viruses, worms, trojans, and other malware. The service uses 44 different antivirus products to check.