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Content Scanning & Quarantine

Real-time malware and content scanning with automated quarantine workflows.

ClamAV/ICAPYARA RulesAuto-QuarantineAdmin Review

Scanning Engine

Every file scanned in real-time before it reaches storage — ClamAV, YARA rules, and multi-format extraction.

  • ClamAV/ICAP real-time malware scanning on every file upload
  • YARA rules support for custom threat signatures tailored to your organization
  • Multi-format extraction — scans inside Office documents, PDFs, and archives (ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ)
  • Configurable scan sources: upload, manual, scheduled, SMTP, and system triggers

Quarantine Workflow

Automated quarantine with admin review, exemption management, and full audit trail.

  • Auto-quarantine when threats detected — file isolated immediately
  • Admin review workflow: approve, delete, or create exemption for false positives
  • Quarantine dashboard with threat type, uploader, and detection date
  • File download blocked until quarantine status resolved by an administrator
  • Exemption management for known false positives to reduce alert fatigue

Beyond traditional MFT

Most managed file transfer platforms were designed before modern threats existed. Here is how MnemoShare compares.

CapabilityTraditional MFTMnemoShare
ScanningRelies on endpoint antivirus or no scanningInline ClamAV/ICAP scanning on every file upload
Custom rulesNo custom signature supportYARA rules for organization-specific threat signatures
Archive scanningCannot scan inside archivesMulti-format extraction: Office, PDF, ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ
QuarantineInfected files may still be accessibleAutomatic quarantine blocks access until admin reviews
IntegrationSeparate scanning tools requiredBuilt-in scanning integrated with audit trail and workflows

Real-world use cases

Zero-day protection

Custom YARA rules detect a new ransomware variant targeting healthcare. File is quarantined before reaching storage, admin notified immediately. Exemption created for false-positive test files.

Archive inspection

Partner sends ZIP file containing hundreds of documents. MnemoShare extracts and scans each file individually. One malicious PDF detected and quarantined; clean files proceed normally.

Compliance scanning

Regulated industry requires all incoming files scanned before processing. ClamAV catches known malware, YARA rules flag organization-specific patterns like leaked document watermarks or competitor trade secrets.

Frequently asked questions

How does file scanning work in MnemoShare?
Every file uploaded to MnemoShare is scanned in real-time via ClamAV/ICAP integration before it reaches storage. Scanning supports custom YARA rules for organization-specific signatures and extracts content from multi-format archives.
What happens when malware is detected?
The file is automatically quarantined — blocked from download or further processing. Administrators receive a notification and can review the quarantined file, delete it, or create an exemption for known false positives.
Can I add custom scanning rules?
Yes. MnemoShare supports YARA rules for custom threat signatures. Write rules targeting specific file patterns, document watermarks, or organization-specific indicators and deploy them alongside ClamAV signatures.

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