VT Code Insight: Updates and Q&A on Purpose, Challenges, and Evolution

Following the announcement of VirusTotal Code Insight at the RSA Conference 2023, we’ve been thrilled by the overwhelmingly positive response from the cybersecurity community. As enthusiasm grows, we’ve been flooded with inquiries from those keen to discover more about Code Insight. To address these questions, we’ve put together a Q&A covering popular topics, including news about the tool’s expanded capabilities. Our aim is to establish realistic expectations and provide a comprehensive understanding of Code Insight’s purpose, challenges, and ongoing progress.

In case you missed our presentation at RSA, we compiled a brief video showcasing a few use cases:

What’s New?

  • Code Insight has broadened its support for script formats, moving beyond PowerShell to offer analysis for a variety of scripting languages. Here are some examples:
  • The maximum file size limit for files processed by Code Insight has been doubled, allowing for analysis of larger files.
  • The model delivers more concise and focused high-level explanations, placing greater emphasis on code behavior.
  • The user interface has been redesigned to display only the first sentences of the report by default, with the option for users to expand the report as needed, preventing extensive reports from overwhelming the default view.

Q: Is Code Insight replacing current detection technologies?
A: No, Code Insight is no substitute for current detection technologies. Rather, it’s an additional la

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