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When we launched Code Insight, we started by analyzing PowerShell scripts. Since then, we have been continuously expanding its capabilities to cover more file types. Today, we announce that Code Insight can now analyze a broader range of formats crucial to the software supply chain. This includes browser extensions (CRX for Chrome, XPI for Firefox, VSIX for VS Code), software packages (Python Wheel, NPM), and protocols like MCP that enable Large Language Models to interact with external tools.
Attackers are increasingly targeting these formats to distribute malware, steal data, or compromise systems. Traditional detection methods, which often rely on signatures or machine learning focused on classification, can struggle to keep up with the dynamic and obfuscated nature of these threats. This is where AI can make a real difference. By analyzing the underlying code logic, Code Insight can identify malicious behavior even in previously unseen threats, providing a deeper level of security analysis.
This is particularly relevant in a landscape where even a single malicious browser extension can lead to significant data breaches, financial loss, or the compromise of corporate networks.
A Viral Tweet and a Real-World Example
In the last few hours, a tweet from a seasoned crypto user (zak.eth) went viral, narrating how his wallet was drained by a malicious browser extension for the first time in over ten years of activity. This incident is a stark reminder that anyone can be a target.
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