Antivirus for File Uploads: Add Virus and Malware Scan to Any App

As a developer, you are aware of the fact that all user input needs to be validated carefully. But, how do you ensure users and 3rd parties are not uploading files infected by viruses, trojans, ransomware, or other kinds of malware? You don't? Let me show you how to add virus and malware scanning to any app with ease. Why? Distribution Risk: Your app shouldn't be a "Patient Zero" for spreading malware to others. Lateral Movement: Once a malicious file is on your server, it can be used to attack your infrastructure. The Compliance "Must-Have": If you’re dealing with PCI DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or SOC 2, malware scanning isn't just a good idea—it’s often a requirement. Virus and Malware Scan API Modern virus and malware scanning is just an API call away. User or 3rd party sends file to your app. App calls the Virus and Malware Scan API. Virus and Malware Scan API scans the file and returns the scan result. Depending on the scan result, app proceeds with quarantining/deleting or processing