Upload any file for real-time forensic analysis. We cross-check file signatures against global malware repositories to identify spyware, trojans, and ransomware.
Any file type (EXE, APK, DMG, PDF, etc.) up to 10MB
The concept of a computer "virus" is outdated. Today's digital threats are highly sophisticated, profit-driven ecosystems encompassing ransomware, spyware, keyloggers, and cryptominers. Traditional desktop antivirus software, which relies on periodic definition updates and local system resources, frequently struggles to intercept zero-day exploits before they execute.
VerifyScams utilizes a fundamentally different approach: Cloud Intelligence via Cryptographic Hashing. When you select a suspicious file—an unexpected email attachment, a pirated software installer, or a strange PDF—our engine does not run the file. Instead, your local browser mathematically calculates the file's SHA-256 hash.
A hash is a unique, fixed-length string of characters that acts as an unforgeable digital fingerprint for that exact file. Even if a single pixel in an image or a single space in a document is changed, the resulting hash is completely different.
Once the browser generates the fingerprint, it securely transmits only the hash—never the file itself—to our cloud infrastructure. We instantly query this hash against global threat intelligence databases, including MalwareBazaar and other decentralized incident response networks.
When you select a file, your browser runs a mathematical algorithm (SHA-256) on the file's data to generate a unique 64-character sequence (the "hash" or "fingerprint"). We take that fingerprint and ask global security databases, "Has anyone seen a file with this exact fingerprint behave maliciously?" If yes, we alert you.
No. This is the primary advantage of our scanner. The hash algorithm runs entirely on your local machine. We only transmit the resulting 64-character text string to our servers. Your actual photos, PDFs, or documents never leave your computer, guaranteeing total data privacy.
You can scan any file type up to the 10MB size limit. This includes executables (.exe, .dmg), mobile apps (.apk), documents (.pdf, .docx, .xlsx), images, and ZIP archives. The hashing algorithm is agnostic to the file format.
Do not open or execute the file. Immediately delete it from your device and permanently empty your trash/recycle bin. If you downloaded it from a specific website or email, avoid interacting with that source again.
Our backend connects directly to real-time, decentralized threat intelligence networks used by major cybersecurity firms, government agencies, and independent researchers. The databases are updated continuously, 24/7/365, ensuring protection against zero-day threats.
No. VerifyScams is an on-demand, static analysis tool. A desktop antivirus solution provides active, continuous monitoring of your system's memory and background processes. Our tool is best used as a highly accurate "second opinion" before intentionally opening a suspicious file.
The Confidence Index reflects the consensus among various antivirus engines and security researchers in our network. A 100% index on a malicious result means every database unanimously agrees the file is dangerous. A lower index might indicate a contested file, such as aggressive adware or a "cracked" application that isn't strictly a virus but exhibits risky behavior.
No. The hash is generated for the ZIP archive container itself. If that specific ZIP file (with those exact contents) has been flagged by researchers, it will be detected. However, to scan individual files packed within a new ZIP archive, you must extract them locally and scan them one by one.
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