Malwarebytes Adds Scam Checker Inside ChatGPT

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It’s a modern refrain. You hear the same story every week. Phishing hits payroll. Fake invoices drain accounts. AI deepfake voices push urgent wire transfers. We sigh and wonder, “Is this a scam?” Cyber Insurance News has tracked the losses and the pattern. Today brings a practical counterpunch inside ChatGPT. It lands with a wink of “AmeriCAN versus AmeriCANT” from The Studio. The plot twist feels simple. You ask one question and get a risk assessment.

“Cybersecurity shouldn’t be confusing or out of reach,” said Marcin Kleczynski, Founder and CEO, Malwarebytes. “By bringing Malwarebytes’ threat expertise directly into ChatGPT, we’re meeting people where they already are and giving them instant, reliable guidance to make safer choices online.”

is this a scam warning graphic with concerned users on a laptop and Malwarebytes branding for scam checker and phishing protection

What Malwarebytes Launched

Malwarebytes has launched “Malwarebytes in ChatGPT” from its Santa Clara headquarters. This tool links ChatGPT to Malwarebytes Threat Intelligence. Users can paste texts, emails, or DMs to check for phishing. The app gives a detailed verdict, highlights social engineering signs, and suggests safer actions. You can also check the risk of links, domains, and phone numbers. The tool can show domain registration details and flag new domains often used in phishing.

Why This Matters Right Now

The release shares data from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, showing $442 billion in consumer losses over the past year. It also cites the World Economic Forum, which says only 0.05% of cybercrimes are prosecuted. These numbers highlight why quick solutions are needed.

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Ask “Is This A Scam?” Inside ChatGPT

The app works with Free, Plus, Team, and Enterprise plans. To use it, start with the prompt: “Malwarebytes, is this a scam?” Try it on any suspicious links, messages, or phone numbers before you click, pay, or respond.

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Martin Hinton

Martin Hinton is the Executive Editor and Publisher of Cyber Insurance News and Information. With over three decades of journalism experience across six continents, his work encompasses investigative reporting, documentaries, and coverage of cultural, political, and business news. To learn more about his career, click on his name to visit his LinkedIn page.

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