Explore one of the most compelling recent software supply chain attacks targeting the popular VS Code platform. This webinar will dissect the compromise of ETHcode, a trusted Visual Studio Code extension for Ethereum smart contract development with nearly 6,000 installs.
Hijacked through a GitHub pull request introducing just two lines of malicious code, ETHcode demonstrates how minimal changes can have devastating impacts.
ReversingLabs experts will unpack how automated detection flagged these suspicious changes — missed by human reviewers — and reveal lessons for defending against similar threats.
Learn how modern development workflows, reliant on community-driven extensions and auto-updating ecosystems, are becoming high-value targets—and what proactive strategies can help protect your organization.
Among other things, the webinar will explore:
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How the attacker used a fake GitHub account to deliver the payload.
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Why the malicious changes escaped the notice of human code reviewers.
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What the obfuscated “keythereum-utils” dependency did, and how it nearly went unnoticed.
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Best practices for detecting and mitigating similar threats in your CI/CD pipeline.
Who should attend:
Developers, security engineers, and project maintainers who rely on open source ecosystems. You’ll learn how minimal changes can introduce maximum risk — and which proactive strategies can keep your organization safe.
Register now. *Live attendees will receive an attendance certificate to be used towards CPE credits.
