Filestack Technical Glossary

Comprehensive reference for Filestack platform architecture and services

Virus & Malware Detection

Security/AI

Fundamental security feature that scans uploaded files for malicious content, available exclusively as asynchronous Workflow task.

Architectural Design

Exclusively asynchronous to avoid impacting user experience during potentially time-consuming scans.

Response Structure

  • "infected": Boolean field indicating malware presence
  • "infections_list": Array containing detected malware names

Workflow Integration

Conditional logic examples: infected eq true triggers quarantine or deletion actions.

Use Cases

  • Educational platforms scanning student submissions
  • Enterprise file sharing security
  • User-generated content protection

📚 Filestack Documentation

Learn more about Virus & Malware Detection in the official Filestack documentation:

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