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MalShare

Malware Archive / file sourcing.

MalShare API is a free Anti-Malware API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and does not support CORS, so it should be called from a server.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
No
Category
Anti-Malware
Visit documentation ↗malshare.com

About MalShare

The MalShare Project is a community driven public malware repository that works to provide free access to malware samples and tooling to the infomation security community.

Provider
MalShare
Website
malshare.com ↗

Details from malshare.com.

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MalShare API FAQ

Who provides the MalShare API?

The MalShare API is provided by MalShare (malshare.com). The MalShare Project is a community driven public malware repository that works to provide free access to malware samples and tooling to the infomation security community.

Is the MalShare API free?

Yes. The MalShare API is listed in the Anti-Malware category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the MalShare API require an API key?

Yes. The MalShare API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the MalShare API from the browser?

Not directly. The MalShare API does not allow CORS, so call it from a server, serverless function or proxy instead of front-end JavaScript.

Does the MalShare API support HTTPS?

Yes. The MalShare API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.