Virustotal Introduces New Endpoint Offering Detailed Functionality Descriptions for Malware Analysts’ Code Requests
VirusTotal has unveiled a new endpoint that enhances its Code Insight platform, specifically designed for malware analysts. This powerful addition streamlines reverse engineering workflows by pre-analysing disassembled or decompiled code, highlighting behaviours that are most relevant to malware hunters. Early adopters have reported significant reductions in manual triage time, allowing analysts to concentrate on complex investigation steps rather than repetitive documentation. The new API endpoint, api/v3/codeinsights/analyse-binary, accepts a JSON payload containing Base64-encoded code blocks and metadata. Upon receiving a request, it returns a concise overview of the function’s purpose and a detailed breakdown of control flow, API calls, string references, and potential obfuscation techniques.
The integration of the new endpoint into the VT-IDA Plugin allows malware analysts to leverage its capabilities directly within the IDA Pro interface. Analysts can select a function in the disassembly or decompiled view, invoke the plugin, and receive instant insights without leaving their reverse engineering environment. Key features include the ability for analysts to approve or modify summaries and descriptions, ensuring that corrections and additional context are captured. Each approved analysis populates a persistent Code Insight Notebook, retaining institutional knowledge across sessions. This innovative endpoint represents a significant advancement in integrating LLM-powered AI into traditional reverse engineering tools, automating preliminary code reviews and learning iteratively from analyst feedback. Early feedback from the security community has been overwhelmingly positive, indicating a promising future for this technology.
Categories: Malware Analysis, Code Insight Technology, Integration with Reverse Engineering Tools
Tags: VirusTotal, Endpoint, Code Insight, Malware Analysts, API, Disassembled Code, Reverse Engineering, VT-IDA Plugin, AI-generated Summaries, Threat Discovery