VT4Browsers

VirusTotal Browser Extension.

VT4Browsers: Secure Your Browsing - VirusTotal

"VT4Browsers" is a VirusTotal powered Edge add-on designed to increase online protection by allowing users to effortlessly scan files and URLs for malicious content. Integrating with over 60 antivirus and 60 URL scanning tools, it offers a robust second opinion to detect malware and avoid infections. Users can contribute to the security community by sharing anonymous DNS resolutions, with an opt-out available in settings. While not a replacement for dedicated security software, VT4Browsers serves as a valuable supplemental safeguard.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Users: 6,499
7
Rating: 4.00
(7)
Version: 4.0.9 (Last updated: 2023-11-10)
Creation date: 2023-11-10
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • contextMenus
  • downloads
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
Size: 244.10K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox

User reviews

Please update Nodejs (npm) Security Update for json (GHSA-3c6g-pvg8-gqw2) CVE-2020-7712 and NodeJs (Npm) Security Update for rollup (GHSA-gcx4-mw62-g8wm) CVE: CVE-2024-47068
by David, 2024-12-12

Despite having the option "Don't scan documents" selected, I am constantly prompted to scan documents. Unselecting, saving, selecting, saving. Nothing. Uninstalled the extension, reinstalled the extension. Nothing. I'd give this extension 5* if this option would actually work.
by James, 2024-08-21

A Great Virus Analyzer for free.
by Kenny, 2024-06-21
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

VT4Browsers requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

VT4Browsers has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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