Why Choose This Project

With the rise in cyberattacks through file uploads—especially on websites, internal portals, and email attachments—this project serves as a powerful defense system. The File Upload Malware Scanner prevents malicious content from entering an organization’s environment by scanning every uploaded file for threats using signature-based and heuristic analysis. It’s an essential cybersecurity solution that every enterprise or web application can benefit from, making it a highly attractive and sellable project.

What You Get in This Project

A secure file upload system integrated with malware scanning capabilities. It checks uploaded files for malicious content, viruses, ransomware, or suspicious scripts before allowing them into the server or database.

Technology Stack

How It Works

1. User Uploads File
   The user logs in and uploads a file via the web interface.

2. Temporary File Storage
   The file is temporarily stored in a quarantine zone (temporary folder).

3. Malware Scanning Triggered
   Upon upload, the file is scanned using ClamAV engine or VirusTotal API.

4. Scan Result Analysis
   If the file is clean, it is moved to the secure storage and saved in the database. If malware is detected, the file is rejected, and the admin is notified.

5. Logging & Alerts
   Each scan is logged with filename, user info, IP address, and scan result. Optionally, alerts are sent to the admin for malicious attempts.

6. Admin Panel
   Admin can view scan history, suspicious file attempts, and take action (ban IP, block user, etc.).

Key Features