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Reverse Engineering Challenge Focuses on Binary Analysis Skills

A new Reverse Engineering challenge has been introduced, allowing participants to enhance their binary analysis skills through hands-on exercises with a statically compiled and stripped binary.
SonicWall Firmware Decryption Tutorial Released for Cybersecurity Research

A new tutorial has been released that provides a comprehensive guide on decrypting and analyzing SonicWall firewall firmware, addressing the growing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
New Tutorial on Vulnerability Testing with HEVD Driver

A new tutorial on vulnerability testing with the Hack Sys Extreme Vulnerable Driver (HEVD) provides a structured guide for individuals interested in advancing their skills in ethical hacking and driver exploitation.
Ghidra's Role in Reverse Engineering Windows Components

Ghidra, a software reverse engineering tool, is noted for its ability to handle data types in Windows components while also facing challenges that may require manual intervention during analysis.
AV1 Decoding Fuzz Testing Project on Apple Platforms

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.
Framework Introduced for FPGA Bitstream Manipulation Risks

A recent paper outlines a framework for manipulating FPGA bitstreams, highlighting significant security vulnerabilities and the need for improved protective measures against unauthorized alterations.
iOS 18 Introduces Inactivity Reboot Feature for Security

iOS 18 has introduced an inactivity reboot feature that automatically restarts devices after 72 hours of inactivity to enhance user data security.
How to Automate Malware Analysis and Unpack Obfuscated Samples with x64dbg

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.
KExecDD Proof-of-Concept Explores Windows Driver Exploits

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.
Study Develops LLM-Based Method for Malware Detection

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.