Scanning antivirus for certain files is best done on a computer with latest virus definition installed. Unfortunately not all computers have antivirus system on them especially when we work on public computer in a not-so-well-maintained cyber cafe. Downloading and installing antivirus doesn't seem to be a convenient option.
Filterbit is a free web service where you can upload files for scanning viruses from multiple antivirus engines. It is equipped with rapid detection of viruses, worms, trojans and other malware that may infect your files. Filterbit's capability of scanning and analyzing goes futher into identifying multiple files contained within a file archive such as Winzip and WinRar.
It also identifies the types of each uploaded file such as Microsoft Word, PDF, TXT and other types and reports this in a human readable format. Filterbit currently uses Metascan antivirus engines from CA (Computer Associates), Norman Data Defense Systems, ClamAV, ESET, Microworld and VirusBuster.
If you ever in the situation where you find no antivirus installed in a computer, you may find Filterbit a handy service.
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