EP02 Victor Manuel Alvarez - Motivation, Community, And The Future With YARA-X: Building The Future Of Threat Detection Behind The Binary By Google Cloud Security podcast

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In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Jordan Wiens, developer of the widely used Binary Ninja, and co-founder of Vector 35. Jordan brings his expertise as an avid CTF player to a discussion about the complexities of building a commercial reverse engineering platform, the importance of community growth, and the significant future role of AI. We also delve into the unique nature of having active adversaries inherent in cyber security work. Resources mentioned in this episode: Code visualization: https://github.com/voidALPHA/cgc_viz Binary Ninja features: https://binary.ninja/2024/11/20/4.2-frogstar.html#language-representations Reversible debugger: https://web.archive.org/web/20150915000000*/https://www.raytheon.com/news/technology_today/archive/2010_issue1.pdf…

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EP06 Duncan Ogilvie - Piano Tuning & Debugging: The Story of x64dbg 46:15

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In this episode, we're sitting down with Duncan Ogilvie, the creator of x64dbg! We'll dive deep into how one of the most popular Windows debuggers got its start, explore the real-world challenges of running a major open-source software project, and even get a glimpse into the future of this essential tool. You'll also learn how piano tuning almost stopped this project from existing! Resources mentioned in this episdoe: Discord community for x64dbg: discord.x64dbg.com…

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EP05 Saumil Shah - From Black Hat to RingZer0: Shaping the World of Reverse Engineering 1:06:31

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Saumil Shah, a security researcher, discusses his journey into reverse engineering, starting with his early interest in patching games and analyzing viruses. He emphasizes the evolution of reverse engineering tools and techniques, from manual approaches to AI-driven automation, and shares his insights on the future of the field and the importance of continuous learning. We also discuss his journey from veteran Black Hat instructor to starting his own security conference.…

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EP04 Stephen Eckels - A Journey From Game Modding to SolarWinds: How One Gamer Became a Renowned Reverse Engineer 1:05:36

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In this episode, we are joined by Stephen Eckels of the FLARE team at Google (Mandiant). Stephen discusses his journey into the field, starting with his early interest in video game modding and hacking. He shares his experience in discovering the Sunburst backdoor in the SolarWinds attack and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, community engagement, and the evolving landscape of reverse engineering tools and techniques.…

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EP03 Ryan Chapman - From Software Cracking to Threat Hunting: A Reverse Engineering Story 53:02

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Join us as I sit down with renowned threat hunter, Ryan Chapman. Ryan shares his incredible journey from a curious young hacker to a formidable force in cybersecurity. Discover how his early fascination with software cracking ignited a passion for reverse engineering, ultimately leading him to the front lines of cyber defense. In this conversation, Ryan delves into his early days learning reverse engineering and recounts some pivotal moments. He discusses the evolution of malware obfuscation and what makes the field so engaging. And finally, Ryan shares insights into learning and building community to help anyone's career grow. Whether you're a seasoned security professional or just starting your cybersecurity journey, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.…

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EP02 Victor Manuel Alvarez - Motivation, Community, and the Future with YARA-X: Building the Future of Threat Detection 31:51

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EP01 Nick Harbour - Early Days of Incident Response, Mandiant History and FLARE-ON 1:04:53

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