scan uploaded file for virus in user's machine using php

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Is there any way to scan the file uploaded by user in their machine using PHP?

I am creating a website using PHP, where I give users the privilege to upload files of any format. Now I want to scan the files uploaded by the users for any virus or malware. Also I want to scan it before placing it in the server.

Is there any Online sites available to scan those files? Or give me any other best way to achieve this.

I am using Xampp (phpmyadmin) in Windows.

Any Suggestion?

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 05 '15 at 11:48

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There is a useful resource you can use for free: virustototal.com They have API to include in your PHP scripts as well.

The other option is to use ClamAV, but I'm not perfectly sure about this.

answered Apr 05 '15 at 11:48

Artem Ushakov

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will you please provide me any tutorial link of how to install and use it. – user3784251 Apr 05 '15 at 12:17
The official documentation is the best tutorial, I guess: [tutorial link](https://www.virustotal.com/en/documentation/public-api/#getting-started) – Artem Ushakov Apr 05 '15 at 12:39

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:32

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"ClamAV is a free anti virus commonly used on server applications.

php-clamav is an extension for binding ClamAV to PHP. You can check their documentation." from What are my options to check for viruses on a PHP upload?

edited May 23 '17 at 12:32

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answered Apr 05 '15 at 11:46

sdfgee

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May i know how to install and use clamav in windows?? – user3784251 Apr 05 '15 at 11:52
You see, this should have been mentioned in the description :) Then either use the virustotal API or check this out: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4130203/scan-uploaded-files-for-malwares-under-windows-using-php – sdfgee Apr 05 '15 at 11:57

scan uploaded file for virus in user's machine using php

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