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Vulnerabilities
AV1 Decoding Fuzz Testing Project on Apple Platforms
Nov 21, 2024 A project has been initiated to implement and fuzz test AV1 decoding on Apple platforms, utilizing hardware acceleration and focusing on the AppleAVD kernel extension.
Vulnerabilities
Framework Introduced for FPGA Bitstream Manipulation Risks
Nov 19, 2024 A recent paper outlines a framework for manipulating FPGA bitstreams, highlighting significant security vulnerabilities and the need for improved protective measures against unauthorized alterations.
Tools
iOS 18 Introduces Inactivity Reboot Feature for Security
Nov 18, 2024 iOS 18 has introduced an inactivity reboot feature that automatically restarts devices after 72 hours of inactivity to enhance user data security.
Tools
How to Automate Malware Analysis and Unpack Obfuscated Samples with x64dbg
Nov 17, 2024 A recent video by MalwareAnalysisForHedgehogs demonstration highlights the capabilities of x64dbg in unpacking a complex 4-stage malware sample, showcasing various techniques and tools used in malware analysis.
Vulnerabilities
KExecDD Proof-of-Concept Explores Windows Driver Exploits
Nov 12, 2024 In early 2024, a proof-of-concept named KExecDD was published on GitHub, demonstrating a method to exploit the Windows driver KsecDD to execute arbitrary kernel code.
Tools
Study Develops LLM-Based Method for Malware Detection
Nov 12, 2024 A recent study from Pennsylvania State University introduces a Large Language Model-based workflow aimed at identifying anti-dynamic analysis techniques used by malware to evade detection in sandbox environments.
Tools
MicroPython's Reverse Engineering Challenges Discussed at DEF CON 32
Nov 11, 2024 MicroPython, a firmware environment for microcontrollers, is increasingly utilized across various sectors and presents unique challenges for reverse engineering due to its distinct bytecode and module freezing capabilities.
Education
NoHat24 Conference Features Reverse Engineering Challenge
Nov 6, 2024 The NoHat24 security conference featured a Reverse Engineering challenge aimed at helping beginners navigate the complexities of analyzing a custom TCP protocol implemented in a statically compiled C/C++ binary.