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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Nov. 02, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Entity Registrant Name VirnetX Holding Corp    
Entity Central Index Key 0001082324    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 229,626,990
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   50,504,636  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3    
Document Type 10-Q    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2011