File Scanner

Noun · Security & Infosec

Definitions

  1. A tool or engine that inspects files for malware, sensitive content, policy violations, or suspicious structure using signatures, heuristics, and sometimes sandboxing. File scanners are common in endpoints, email gateways, upload pipelines, and storage platforms.

    In plain English: A security tool that checks files for malware or unsafe content.

    Example: "The upload service sends every attachment through a file scanner before making it available to users."

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