MalShare
APIFree Malware Archive & Sourcing API for Threat Intelligence
Overview
MalShare provides a RESTful API for accessing its malware archive and sourcing files for threat analysis. Key endpoints include retrieving recent malware hashes, querying sample details via MD5/SHA1/SHA256, downloading samples (subject to compliance), and fetching daily threat stats. Responses are JSON-formatted. Use cases include malware research, IOC validation, integrating threat data into security tools, and tracking emerging threats. It offers free and paid tiers—free access supports basic research needs, while paid tiers unlock higher rate limits and full sample access.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://malshare.com/doc.php')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful API
- JSON responses
- Multi-hash query support
- Recent threat feeds
- Malware sample downloads
- Daily stats endpoint
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is MalShare free to use?
Yes, MalShare has a free tier with basic API access. A paid tier is offered for advanced features like higher rate limits and unrestricted sample downloads.
? Does it require an API Key?
Yes, an API key is mandatory for all requests. You can obtain a free key by registering on the MalShare website.
? What is the response format?
All API responses are in JSON format, making it easy to parse and integrate into security tools or research workflows.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Free tier available
- ⊕ Large malware archive
- ⊕ Easy integration
- ⊕ Regularly updated samples
- ⊕ Supports common hash types
Cons
- ⊖ Rate limits on free tier
- ⊖ Paid tier required for full access
- ⊖ Malware downloads need compliance
- ⊖ No SLA for free users