Google Snaps Up VirusTotal
2012-09-10
Google has bought web-based security tool developer VirusTotal. The search engine giant will continue to maintain the VirusTotal online malware scanning tool and the VirusTotal team would be operating as an independent entity. The acquisition will shore up protection for its Internet services.
The VirusTotal service allows users to test files and sites for possible malware infections through an online scanning tool. VirusTotal said, “VirusTotal will continue to operate independently, maintaining our partnerships with other antivirus companies and security experts. This is an exciting step forward."
"Google has a long track record working to keep people safe online and we look forward to fighting the good fight together with them."
Earlier Google acquired London-based QuickOffice.
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