VirusTotal, an online scanning service of malware and URL, has announced this Friday that it has now become a partner with Google Inc., the search giant, as per a recent report.

VirusTotal aims to ensure security to web users. But, the partnership with Google would probably provide it a big platform to expand. However, its previous partnerships with other security experts or antivirus firms would not be damaged.

It has been found that Google has purchased the free online malware scanner, the amount though is not known. The free online tool by VirusTotal has the ability to scan suspicious files as well as URLs and detect worms, Trojans and viruses as well as any other kind of malware.

In addition, 44 different antivirus products are used by the tool so as to leave no stone unturned in finding malware. These work in case security software misses an opportunity of detection.

VirusTotal has blogged, "Google has a long track record working to keep people safe online and we look forward to fighting the good fight together with them". Where the company is contented to be able to work with Google and improve. It has been found that Google also is delighted and feels great to have the opportunity to provide VirusTotal the infrastructure it wants.