Summary: Bernardo Quintero’s book, “Infected: From Side Project to Google – The Journey behind VirusTotal,” chronicles his journey from a young computer enthusiast in Spain to the founder of VirusTotal, a pivotal tool in cybersecurity. The narrative blends personal anecdotes with insights into the evolution of malware detection and the eventual acquisition by Google. While the book offers a rich backstory, it leaves readers wanting more details about the post-acquisition integration with Google.

Threat Actor: VirusTotal | VirusTotal
Victim: N/A | N/A

Keypoints :

• Quintero’s journey from tinkering with computers to founding VirusTotal is filled with humor and candid storytelling.
• The book highlights the transformative impact of VirusTotal on malware hunting and threat intelligence.
• Readers are left curious about the challenges faced during VirusTotal’s integration into Google post-acquisition.