VirusTotal and PCAP Files
PCAP files (Packet Capture files) are raw recordings of network traffic, containing detailed
data on every packet sent and received over a network during a capture session. They show who
communicated with whom, which protocols were used, what was transmitted, and when - essentially
giving a full snapshot of network activity.
VirusTotal is built to analyze files (like executables, documents) and URLs by scanning their
contents with antivirus engines and static/dynamic analysis tools. It doesn’t process or
interpret network traffic flows, so it can’t understand or detect suspicious behavior hidden in
communication patterns, command & control channels, DNS tunneling, or other network-based attack
techniques.