ImMALWARE is an independent software publisher operating through GitHub, distributing open-source security utilities focused on automated malware detection. Despite the ironic name, the publisher's catalog centers on defensive tooling designed to help users identify malicious files before they can cause harm. The publisher's flagship and currently sole packaged product is AutoTotal, a Windows utility that automates the scanning of files through VirusTotal, the widely used multi-engine antivirus aggregation service. AutoTotal monitors user-specified directories, with the Downloads folder as its primary target, and automatically submits newly arrived files for analysis, thereby removing the need for users to manually upload suspicious downloads to a browser-based scanner. This addresses a common security gap: files obtained from the internet, email attachments, or removable media are often executed without any verification, particularly by users who find manual scanning workflows tedious. Typical use cases include checking installer packages, archives, scripts, and documents immediately after download, providing an additional layer of protection alongside a locally installed antivirus solution. Because VirusTotal aggregates verdicts from dozens of antivirus engines, AutoTotal gives users a broader detection perspective than any single security product could offer. The software falls within the endpoint security and malware analysis categories, and it fits naturally into personal security hygiene routines, lightweight incident triage, and cautious software evaluation workflows. As a small-scale publisher with a single package, ImMALWARE's range is narrow but purpose-driven, reflecting the focused, utility-oriented development style common among independent security tool authors who publish source code openly on GitHub for transparency, community review, and collaborative improvement.

AutoTotal

Automatic scanning of files from Downloads (not only) on VirusTotal

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