For years, Malwarebytes has protected people by going where they are, and where people are today is increasingly within AI tools. As these chatbots tackle more everyday questions—like what to wear for an interview, how to replace a pendant light in the home, and where to eat during upcoming travel—it won’t be long before people ask these same tools how to stay safe online. And with online scams arriving through phone calls, emails, texts, and suspicious links, the time is now to make the internet safer.
That’s where Malwarebytes comes in.
To ensure that people can trust the answers they receive from their AI tools, Malwarebytes has now integrated its years of threat intelligence into two of the most popular providers: ChatGPT and now Claude.
Plus, with scams being harder to spot, even savvy internet users are getting caught off guard. In fact, according to research we conducted last year, 66% of people said it’s hard to tell a scam from the real thing.
Now, we’re hoping it’s easier. After connecting Malwarebytes to Claude, you can simply ask: “Malwarebytes, is this a scam?” and you’ll get a clear, informed answer, super fast.
How to use Malwarebytes in Claude
Users can activate Malwarebytes in Claude in three simple steps with no Malwarebytes account needed. Here’s how:
- Open Claude and navigate to Customize > Connectors
- Click the + button and select Browse connectors
- Search for Malwarebytes and click Connect
Now, all you have to do is ask Malwarebytes to check suspicious links, emails, text messages, or websites directly in Claude. You’ll get instant, trusted answers powered by our pioneering threat intelligence.
Here’s what you can check
- Check links: Paste a URL you received in a text, email, or message, and Claude will tell you if it’s safe to click.
- Check phone numbers: Share a phone number from an unknown caller or message, and Claude will check if it’s associated with scams.
- Check email addresses: Share a sender’s email address, and Claude will check if the domain is linked to phishing or fraud.
- Look up domain registration: Ask Claude to look up WHOIS information for a domain to see when it was registered, who the registrar is, and whether it looks legitimate.
- Check multiple items at once: If you receive a message with several links, phone numbers, or email addresses, Claude can check them all in a single step.
- Report suspicious content: If you confirm something is a scam, you can ask Claude to report it to the Malwarebytes threat intelligence team for further analysis.
Understanding the results
Using Claude to check links, phone numbers, or email addresses can provide one of four verdicts. Here’s what each of those means and how you should proceed:
- Malicious: This link, number, or email address is a confirmed threat. Do not click the link, call the number, or reply to the email.
- Suspicious: This link, number, or email address may be dangerous. The context suggests that the link, number, or email address may be risky, but there is no confirmed threat yet. It’s best to proceed with caution.
- Safe: This link, number, or email address is known and legitimate. It is safe to interact with.
- Unknown: No information is available in the threat intelligence database. This does not mean it’s safe, so be careful. However, it’s important to note that any “unknown” results will trigger a WHOIS lookup for registrar abuse contacts.
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Why this matters
Scams are everywhere nowadays, and to add insult to injury, they’re getting a lot harder to spot. But, by bringing Malwarebytes into the tools you already use—like Claude— we’re making it easier to protect yourself without disrupting your day. So, whether you’re working, learning, or just staying connected, Malwarebytes can help keep you safe.
Try Malwarebytes in Claude today!
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