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vt: Display information about a domain.
$ vt domain ${url}
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The command "vt domain ${url}" is a command used in the command line interface (CLI) of the VirusTotal platform.

VirusTotal is a service that analyzes and detects malware and viruses in files and URLs. It scans the submitted files and URLs against various antivirus engines and provides results to the user.

In this specific command, "vt domain ${url}", the placeholder "${url}" should be replaced with the actual domain or URL you want to analyze. For example, if you want to scan the domain "example.com", you would use "vt domain example.com".

When the command is executed, VirusTotal will scan the specified domain or URL against its extensive database of antivirus engines and security tools. It will check if the domain or URL is flagged as malicious by any of the scanners. The results of the scan will be provided by VirusTotal, which will give details on any identified threats or potential risks associated with the specified domain or URL.

Overall, this command allows users to quickly check the safety and security status of a specific domain or URL using the VirusTotal platform.

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.
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