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Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Nov. 02, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name VirnetX Holding Corp  
Entity Central Index Key 0001082324  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   58,836,073
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2017