#1MinuteTip Did you know that files uploaded to Salesforce are not scanned for viruses? There’s no such out-of-the-box functionality available. If you wish to scan the files when uploading then you need to install an AppExchange package. You can choose from the following packages.
File Scanning and Malware Protection (Paid)
Real-Time Antivirus, File & URL Protection, Security & Compliance
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Cyber Alarm Antivirus (Free)
A Native app that scans your Salesforce Attachments and Files.
![](https://amazon.asagarwal.com/images/2020_06_10_salesforce_file_scanning_cyber_alarm_antivirus.png)