MetaDefender Blog

The Need for a Safe Place for Malware Analysis & Collaboration

What is MetaDefender Cloud Community?

MetaDefender Community is an online, freestanding file scan and analysis tool which enables researchers, security pros, developers, and all security-conscious people to perform online multiscanning and malware analysis on file, URLs, IPs, and file hashes.

Main Challenges in Securing Cloud-Based Files

Cloud adoption has unlocked enormous benefits: easier access, faster collaboration, and more flexible work. But with these benefits come new risks. Files now move across dozens of tools, platforms, and devices every day - and each step adds potential new vulnerabilities.

While traditional antivirus remains a first line of defense, modern file-borne threats often go undetected. Hidden scripts, weaponized PDFs, malicious URLs, or compromised third-party libraries can slip past single-layer protection. To stay secure, individuals and organizations need smarter, multi-layered defenses that address the real-world challenges of cloud-based file sharing.

Maintaining Control Over Cloud File Distribution