Malwarebytes MCP Server

Real-time scam and threat intelligence connector that checks suspicious links, phone numbers, emails, and domains directly inside Claude.

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Overview

Malwarebytes in Claude is a free, official Claude connector announced on April 29, 2026 that brings Malwarebytes' threat intelligence and scam detection capabilities into AI conversations. Rather than focusing on endpoint protection or remediation, the connector is purpose-built for on-demand verification of suspicious indicators: users paste a link, phone number, email address, or domain and Claude returns a verdict using Malwarebytes' threat databases and WHOIS lookups.

Each check returns one of four verdicts, Malicious, Suspicious, Safe, or Unknown, along with contextual information so users can decide how to act. The connector supports batch checks (multiple indicators in a single message), WHOIS lookups for domain legitimacy, and direct reporting of confirmed scams back to the Malwarebytes threat intelligence team. It works for both paid and free Claude users, and no Malwarebytes account or subscription is required.

Privacy is handled by only forwarding the specific indicators a user shares (URLs, phone numbers, email addresses) to the Malwarebytes threat intelligence service. Conversation messages and personal information are not stored by Malwarebytes, and reports submitted from Claude contain only the indicator itself.

Tools

Tool	Description
`Check link`	Analyze a URL against Malwarebytes threat intelligence for phishing, malware, and scam indicators. Returns a verdict of Malicious, Suspicious, Safe, or Unknown.
`Check phone number`	Look up a phone number to see if it is associated with known scams, robocalls, or fraud.
`Check email address`	Check whether a sender email or its domain is linked to phishing or fraud activity.
`WHOIS lookup`	Retrieve domain registration details including registrar, registration date, and abuse contact to help assess legitimacy.
`Batch check`	Analyze multiple links, phone numbers, or email addresses from a single message in one step.
`Report suspicious content`	Submit a confirmed scam or threat indicator to the Malwarebytes threat intelligence team. Only the indicator is sent, no personal data.

Setup Guide

The Malwarebytes connector is available in the Claude connector directory. There is no manual MCP URL, npm install, or API key needed.

Steps:

Open Claude (claude.ai or the Claude desktop app)
Go to Customize > Connectors
Click the + button and select Browse connectors
Search for Malwarebytes and click Connect

Requirements:

A Claude account (free or paid both work)
No Malwarebytes account or subscription required

Once connected, you can immediately ask Claude to check any suspicious link, phone number, email address, or domain in your conversation. The connector also supports screenshots of potential scams as input for risk assessment.

Use Cases

On-demand phishing triage: paste a suspicious URL from an email and get an instant Malicious/Suspicious/Safe verdict before clicking.
Unknown caller checks: verify if a phone number from a missed call or SMS is associated with known scam activity.
Sender domain validation: check whether the email domain on an unexpected invoice or password reset is linked to fraud.
Domain due diligence: run a WHOIS lookup on a newly registered domain to see registrar, age, and abuse contact before doing business with it.
Bulk message review: forward a message with several links and numbers and have Claude assess every indicator in one pass, then report any confirmed scams back to Malwarebytes.

Example Prompts

"Is this link safe to click: https://account-verify-paypal.example.com?"
"I got a call from +1-555-867-5309 claiming to be the IRS. Is this number associated with scams?"
"Check whether the sender domain on this email, billing@amaz0n-support.co, is linked to phishing."
"Run a WHOIS lookup on suspicious-deal-site.com and tell me how old the domain is."
"Here is a text message with three URLs and a phone number. Check all of them and report any that come back malicious to Malwarebytes."

Pros

Official connector built and maintained by Malwarebytes, backed by their threat intelligence service.
Zero setup friction: no Malwarebytes account, API key, or paid plan required; works for free Claude users.
Returns clear, actionable verdicts (Malicious, Suspicious, Safe, Unknown) with context rather than raw scores.
Privacy-conscious: only the shared indicator is sent to Malwarebytes; conversations and personal data are not stored.

Limitations

Scope is limited to indicator lookups (links, phone numbers, emails, WHOIS). It does not perform endpoint protection, malware remediation, or device scanning despite the Malwarebytes brand.
Available only through the Claude connector directory. There is no public MCP URL or open-source repo for use with other MCP clients.
Verdicts depend on Malwarebytes' threat database coverage; brand new or highly targeted scams may return Unknown.

Alternatives

VirusTotal MCP server: community MCP server for analyzing URLs, files, IPs, and domains against VirusTotal.
URLScan.io via community MCP integrations for URL reputation and scan history.
MalwareBazaar MCP: community MCP server for malware sample metadata and threat intel lookups.