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Great resources for starting out in malware reverse engineering
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ReverseEngineering Training MalwareAnalysis Linux MacOS Windows AppleSilicon Microsoft BeginnerFriendly
A list of resources for people looking to start their adventure into the wonderful world of malware reverse engineering. This list will be dynamically updated as and when I can evaluate new training material (both paid and free) available on the market.
The difference between dynamic and static analysis
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ReverseEngineering Training MalwareAnalysis Linux MacOS Windows AppleSilicon Microsoft
Explaining the fundamental differences in dynamic and static analysis in reverse engineering malware samples across Windows, Mac and Nix endpoints.
Delving into BlueNorOff malware
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MacMalware ARMRE ReverseEngineering Ghidra Bluenoroff APT DPRK MacOS
In this article, we examine a newer strand of Bluenoroff malware from late 2023 on MacOS systems. It’s our first look at a strand of malware from an APT.
Analysis of PureLand Info Stealer
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MacOS ARM MacMalware ReverseEngineering eCrime infostealer
Analysis of an information stealer application designed for MacOS systems alongside a detailed breakdown of the structure of iOS applications to aid in future analysis of mac malware.
[Part 2] Creating a safe (and functional) RE environment on Apple Silicon - UTM
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UTM ARM Virtualisation AppleSilicon MacMalware ARM-basedWindows ARM-basedLinux FlareVM
This blog post will guide you through the key programs and downloads required to successfully set up a functional and safe malware environment on M series MacBooks using UTM.
[Part 1] Creating a safe (and functional) RE environment on Apple Silicon - VMWare Fusion
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Virtualisation ReverseEngineering FlareVM ARM inetsim AppleSilicon ARM-basedLinux ARM-basedWindows VMWareFusion
This blog post will guide you through the key programs and downloads required to successfully set up a functional and safe malware environment on M series MacBooks using VMWare Fusion.