A file scanner API is a tool that scans files for malware and other threats. It is an additional layer of security that should be incorporated into any website, but it is not fail proof and can still be attacked by hackers with malicious intent.

The VirusTotal file scanning API is one of the most popular options for file and URL scanning. It is free to use and provides an extensive list of features. You can upload files and URLs to be scanned, access finished scan reports and make automatic comments. The VirusTotal API is easy to integrate into your website and can be accessed using a POST request to the URL serverDomain/virusscan/scanningProcessId>.

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Another option for scanning files and web pages is the Filestack Virus Detection API. This allows you to incorporate virus detection into your file upload process so that every single file is scanned for viruses and other malicious programs. It also ensures that even composite files like ZIP and TAR files are scanned for malware. The API can be integrated into your app through workflows.

Invicti can also identify REST API web services and will scan them if they are configured with a detection policy. The result of the scan is delivered to a webhook URL that is configured on the detection policy. The sequence diagram below shows the full process of how Nightfall will identify a REST API web service and how it will scan it to check for any malicious content or security threats.