When enabled, Couchdrop's malware scanning feature will scan incoming files for malware before they are written to your storage. If a threat is detected, the upload is blocked automatically.
Malware scanning is an add-on feature and requires activation. Contact the sales@couchdrop.io to enable it on your account.
How malware scanning works
Scanning is configured per folder and can be set in the Folder Settings under Content Rules. When enabled on a folder, files up to 1GB will be scanned for malware and will only be uploaded if known or potential malware is found.
The scanner examines file contents and detects malware hidden inside archives including ZIP, RAR, 7z, tar, and gzip files. Detectable threats include viruses and worms, trojans and backdoors, ransomware, malicious scripts, executables, and more. The threat database is actively updated to protect against new threats and variants that emerge.
What happens when malware is detected
When a threat is identified:
- The upload is blocked immediately and the file is not written to your storage
- A
malware_scan_failedevent is logged in the audit trail with the file path and user details.
Malware detections appear in audit events and can be filtered directly. If you have a SIEM integration configured, the event streams there alongside other audit activity.
How to add malware scanning to your account
If you don't currently have malware scanning enabled and are interested in the add-on, talk to our team to enable the malware scanning add-on or to learn more about the feature.