Private scanning URL

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This pull request introduces functionality for scanning private URLs using the VirusTotal API v3. It adds new commands to the VirusTotal integration for Demisto, specifically vt-privatescanning-url to check the reputation of a private URL and vt-privatescanning-url-scan to submit a URL for private scanning. It also modifies the vt-privatescanning-analysis-get command to include URL analyses. The changes include updates to the README, the main integration Python file, and the YML configuration file, as well as adding test cases for the new functionality.

Highlights

• New Commands: Adds vt-privatescanning-url and vt-privatescanning-url-scan commands to the VirusTotal integration.
• Private URL Scanning: Implements the ability to scan and analyze private URLs, providing reputation and analysis data.
• Command Results: Introduces new command results and context output for private URL scanning, including details like favicon hashes, HTTP response headers, and analysis statistics.
• YML Configuration: Updates the YML file to define the new commands, their arguments, and their output context paths.
• Testing: Adds test cases to ensure the new private URL scanning commands function correctly.

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• Packs/VirusTotal/Integrations/VirusTotalV3/README.md
  • Added documentation for the new vt-privatescanning-url-scan and vt-privatescanning-url commands, including their base commands, input arguments, and context outputs.
• Packs/VirusTotal/Integrations/VirusTotalV3/VirusTotalV3.py
  • Modified constants to use single quotes instead of double quotes.
  • Renamed severity_levels and verdicts variables to SEVERITY_LEVELS and VERDICTS respectively.
  • Added private_url method to the Client class to retrieve a private URL analysis report.
  • Modified debug message in private_file_scan to scan_private_file response.
  • Added private_url_scan method to the Client class to submit a URL for private scanning.
  • Modified get_private_file_from_analysis to get_private_item_from_analysis and removed attributes parameter.
  • Updated build_unknown_output to include a period at the end of the message.
  • Added build_private_url_output function to build command results for private URLs.
  • Updated build_private_file_output to use SEVERITY_LEVELS and VERDICTS constants.
  • Updated debug message in private_file_command to private file.
  • Added private_url_command function to handle the vt-privatescanning-url command.
  • Added private_scan_url_command and scan_url functions to handle the vt-privatescanning-url-scan command.
  • Updated private_get_analysis_command to handle URL analyses and file analyses.
  • Added URL attributes to private_get_analysis_command.
  • Added command handling for vt-privatescanning-url and vt-privatescanning-url-scan in the main function.
• Packs/VirusTotal/Integrations/VirusTotalV3/VirusTotalV3.yml
  • Added sectionOrder to define the order of sections in the configuration.
  • Added section to configuration parameters to group them into 'Connect' and 'Collect' sections.
  • Added definitions for the vt-privatescanning-url and vt-privatescanning-url-scan commands, including arguments and outputs.
  • Updated the description of the vt-privatescanning-analysis-get command to include URL analyses.
  • Added context paths for URL information to the vt-privatescanning-analysis-get command.
• Packs/VirusTotal/Integrations/VirusTotalV3/VirusTotalV3_test.py
  • Added tests for private_url_command, not_found_private_url_command, and private_url_scan_command.
• Packs/VirusTotal/ReleaseNotes/2_7_0.md
  • Added release notes for the new private URL scanning functionality.
• Packs/VirusTotal/pack_metadata.json
  • Updated the pack version to 2.7.0.
• Packs/VirusTotal/test_data/private_url.json
  • Added a JSON file containing mock data for testing the private URL command.
• Packs/VirusTotal/test_data/private_url_results.json
  • Added a JSON file containing expected results for testing the private URL command.

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Private URLs scanned,
Threats in the shadows fade,
Knowledge shines so bright.

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Code Review

The pull request introduces private scanning functionality for URLs in the VirusTotal integration. This includes new commands for scanning and checking the reputation of private URLs, as well as updates to existing commands to support private analysis. The changes seem well-structured and include necessary documentation and tests. However, there are a few areas where improvements can be made to enhance code clarity and maintainability.

Summary of Findings

• Naming Conventions: Inconsistent naming conventions for constants (e.g., severity_levels vs. SEVERITY_LEVELS) can reduce code readability. Using a consistent style, such as all uppercase with underscores for constants, improves maintainability.
• Debug Message Clarity: Debug messages should clearly indicate the context of the operation. For example, scan_file response should be updated to scan_private_file response to reflect the specific private file scanning process.
• Command Description Updates: The description for the vt-privatescanning-analysis-get command should be updated in the VirusTotalV3.yml file to accurately reflect that it can retrieve analyses for both files and URLs.

Assessment

The pull request is almost ready for merging. The new functionality is well-implemented and includes necessary documentation and tests. However, addressing the comments regarding naming conventions, debug message clarity, and command description updates will improve the overall quality and maintainability of the code. After these changes are made, the pull request should be in good shape to be merged, but users should have others review and approve this code before merging.