MalwareBazaar

API

Free API for accessing and sharing malware samples

Overview

MalwareBazaar API offers access to a curated database of malware samples for threat intelligence and analysis. Key endpoints include retrieving recent samples (/recent), searching by hash (MD5/SHA1/SHA256), tag, file type, or signature. Responses are in JSON format, with details like sample hashes, file types, detection rates, and associated tags. Use cases include threat monitoring for security teams, malware analysis for researchers, and integrating malware data into SIEM systems. It supports GET/POST requests and requires no authentication for public access.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://bazaar.abuse.ch/api/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Responses
No Authentication Required
Multiple Search Endpoints
Recent Samples Retrieval

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is MalwareBazaar free to use?

Yes, MalwareBazaar API is free for both non-commercial and commercial use, per abuse.ch terms of service.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the MalwareBazaar API does not require an API key for accessing public endpoints like searching samples or retrieving recent data.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the MalwareBazaar API are in JSON format, containing structured metadata about malware samples such as hashes, file types, tags, and detection rates.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Anti-Malware

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free to use
⊕ Curated Malware Database
⊕ Easy Integration
⊕ Supports Multiple Search Criteria

Cons

⊖ Rate Limits Apply
⊖ No Uptime SLA
⊖ Limited to Malware Sample Data