Russia Relaunches Failed State VirusTotal Clone Multiscanner

The state platform Multiscanner has quietly reopened for public file checks despite running completely out of cash and shutting down earlier. Its operator, the National Technological Center for Digital Cryptography led by CEO Igor Kachalin, had previously promised a return only by 2026 when fresh state funding kicks in, but the site popped up early under a "trial operation" label.

Positioned as an independent multi-vendor scanner to replace Western security tools, the service relies on three domestic antivirus engines: Kaspersky, Dr.Web, and AV Soft. The underlying infrastructure proudly advertises standard web technologies like Python 3.7.3, React, and Node.js, alongside direct connections to Russia's official state services portal, Gosuslugi.

The platform imposes strict technical limits, completely blocking all mobile browsers while allowing file uploads up to 256 MB without login. However, real-world testing immediately revealed that uploading a modest 120 MB file hangs indefinitely halfway through the process, while viewing full scan diagnostic logs requires creating a permanent registered account.

Building a sovereign cyber shield becomes much easier when half-baked web scripts frozen at 50% progress are officially certified as highest-tier state information security assets.