{"id":21449,"date":"2026-04-29T11:56:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/21449\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T11:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:56:14","slug":"scam-checking-just-got-a-lot-easier-malwarebytes-is-now-in-claude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/21449\/","title":{"rendered":"Scam-checking just got a lot easier: Malwarebytes is now in Claude\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

The post Scam-checking just got a lot easier: Malwarebytes is now in Claude\u00a0<\/a> appeared first on Malwarebytes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For years, Malwarebytes\u00a0has protected people by going where they are, and where people are today is increasingly within AI tools.\u00a0As these chatbots\u00a0tackle\u00a0more everyday questions\u2014like\u00a0what to wear for an interview, how to replace a pendant light in the home, and\u00a0where\u00a0to\u00a0eat during\u00a0upcoming\u00a0travel\u2014it\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0be long before people ask these same tools how to stay safe online.\u00a0And with online\u00a0scams\u00a0arriving\u00a0through phone calls, emails, texts, and suspicious links, the time is now to make the internet safer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That\u2019s\u00a0where Malwarebytes comes in.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To ensure that people can trust the answers they receive\u00a0from their AI tools, Malwarebytes has now integrated its years of threat intelligence into two of the most popular\u00a0providers: ChatGPT and now Claude.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Plus,\u00a0with\u00a0scams\u00a0being\u00a0harder to spot, even savvy internet users\u00a0are\u00a0getting\u00a0caught off guard.\u00a0In fact, according to research we conducted last year, 66% of people said\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0hard to tell a\u00a0scam\u00a0from the real thing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Now,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0hoping\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0easier. After connecting Malwarebytes to Claude, you can simply ask: \u201cMalwarebytes, is this a scam?\u201d and\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0get a clear, informed answer, super fast.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

How to\u00a0use\u00a0Malwarebytes in Claude\u00a0<\/p>\n

Users can activate Malwarebytes in Claude in three simple steps with no Malwarebytes account needed.\u00a0Here\u2019s\u00a0how:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Open Claude and navigate to Customize > Connectors
\nClick the + button and select Browse connectors
\nSearch for Malwarebytes and click Connect\u00a0<\/p>\n

Now, all you have to do is ask Malwarebytes to check suspicious links, emails, text messages, or websites directly in Claude.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0get instant, trusted answers powered by\u00a0our\u00a0pioneering\u00a0threat intelligence.<\/p>\n

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\nHere\u2019s\u00a0what you can check\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Check links:\u00a0Paste a URL you received in a text, email, or message, and Claude will tell you if\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0safe to click.\u00a0
\nCheck phone numbers:\u00a0Share a phone number from an unknown caller or message, and Claude will check if\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0associated with\u00a0scams.\u00a0
\nCheck email addresses:\u00a0Share a sender\u2019s email address, and Claude will check if the domain is linked to phishing or fraud.\u00a0
\nLook up domain registration:\u00a0Ask Claude to look up WHOIS information for a domain to see when it was registered, who the registrar is, and whether it looks legitimate.\u00a0
\nCheck\u00a0multiple items at once:\u00a0If you\u00a0receive\u00a0a message with several links, phone numbers, or email addresses, Claude\u00a0can\u00a0check\u00a0them all\u00a0in a single step.\u00a0
\nReport suspicious content:\u00a0If you confirm something is a\u00a0scam, you can ask Claude to report it to the Malwarebytes threat intelligence team for further analysis.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Understanding\u00a0the\u00a0results\u00a0<\/p>\n

Malicious:\u00a0This link, number, or email address is a confirmed threat. Do not click the link, call the number, or reply to the email.\u00a0
\nSuspicious:\u00a0This 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\u00a0yet.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0best to\u00a0proceed\u00a0with caution.\u00a0
\nSafe:\u00a0This link, number, or email address is\u00a0known\u00a0and legitimate. It is safe to interact with.\u00a0
\nUnknown:\u00a0No\u00a0information\u00a0is\u00a0available in the threat intelligence database. This does not mean\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0safe, so be careful.\u00a0However,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0important to note that any \u201cunknown\u201d results\u00a0will\u00a0trigger\u00a0a\u00a0WHOIS lookup for registrar abuse contacts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Help center\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you need\u00a0step-by-step instructions\u00a0to set up or use Malwarebytes in Claude,\u00a0visit\u00a0our Help Center<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Why this matters\u00a0<\/p>\n

Scams\u00a0are everywhere\u00a0nowadays, and\u00a0to add insult to injury,\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0getting\u00a0a lot\u00a0harder to spot.\u00a0But,\u00a0by\u00a0bringing Malwarebytes into the tools you already use\u2014like\u00a0Claude\u2014\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0making\u00a0it easier to protect yourself without disrupting your day.\u00a0So, whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0working, learning, or just staying connected, Malwarebytes\u00a0can help keep you\u00a0safe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Try Malwarebytes in Claude\u00a0today!<\/p>\n

Still thinking? Learn more about\u00a0Malwarebytes in Claude. <\/a><\/p>\n

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According to CNET.\u00a0Read their review<\/a> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

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