vt:tldr:301c1
vt: Scan a specific file for viruses.
$ vt scan file ${filename}
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The command "vt scan file ${filename}" is a command used to perform a file scan on VirusTotal (VT). Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "vt" refers to the VirusTotal command-line interface utility.
- "scan" is the specific action or operation to be performed.
- "file" indicates that a file is being scanned.
- "${filename}" is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual file name or file path.
In essence, this command instructs the VT tool to initiate a scan on the specified file, which will then be checked against a database of known viruses, malware, and suspicious files. The output of the scan will provide information about the file's safety and its detection status by various antivirus engines.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.