It is not uncommon that a software reverse engineer finds themselves desiring to execute a bit of code they are studying in order to better understand that code or alternatively to have that code perform some bit of useful work related to the reverse engineering task at hand. This generally requires access to an execution environment capable of supporting the machine code being studied, both at an architectural level (CPU type) and a packaging level (file container type). Unfortunately, this is...
Topics: Youtube, video, Science & Technology, DEF CON, DEFCON, Hacking, Hacker Conference, Computer...
Today there is practically a year-round CTF circuit, on which teams hone their skills, win prizes and attain stature. For many, the ultimate goal is to dominate in the utmost competition, DEF CON's CTF, and walk away with a coveted black badge. Capture-the-Flag (CTF) is one of DEF CON's oldest contests, dating back to DEF CON 4. Over the past decades, the perennial contest has matured into an annual event requiring months of preparation and nearly continuous dedication both of players and...
Topics: Youtube, video, Science & Technology, def con, dc25, defcon, def con 25, dc-25, hack, hacking,...
Reverse engineering (RE) skills are handy in a number of situations. Determining the behavior of malware, discovery of software vulnerabilities and showing off to your friends are just a few of the benefits that immediately come to mind. Unfortunately reverse engineers are mostly self trained, work in solitude and do not openly work together when developing tools and techniques. This goal of this session is to present some of our ideas and tools (past, present and future) to foster an open...
Topics: Shmoocon, 2006, Chris Eagle, Pedram Amini, Reverse Engineering
