EP08 Roman Hussy - Inside AbuseCH: A Community's Fight Against Malware
This episode shines a light on abuse.ch, a vital non-profit project built by and for the global cybersecurity community. We chat with founder Roman Huessy about the collective effort behind tracking malware and botnets for over a decade. Discover the journey of maintaining a crucial shared resource—the technical challenges of hosting an open platform designed for community benefit, and how collaboration fuels the fight against threat actors. Roman shares insights into the future of community-driven threat intelligence and the constant vigilance required to provide this essential service that empowers defenders worldwide.Find more information at abuse.ch.
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EP07 Jordan Wiens - Inside the Mind of a Binary Ninja: CTFs, AI and the Future of Cyber Security
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_vizBinary Ninja features: https://binary.ninja/2024/11/20/4.2-frogstar.html#language-representationsReversible 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
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
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
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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Welcome to Behind the Binary, the podcast that introduces you to the fascinating people, technology, and tools driving the world of reverse engineering. Join your host, Josh Stroschein, a reverse engineer with the FLARE team at Google, and someone passionate about sharing knowledge and shedding light on the art of reverse engineering, as he sits down with intriguing guests to explore the human side of this profession.Behind the Binary goes beyond the code, sharing the stories, motivations, and unique perspectives of the individuals who dedicate their lives to unraveling the complexities of technology. We'll hear about their journeys into the field, the challenges they face, and the impact their work has on securing our digital world.Whether you're a seasoned malware analyst, a software developer, a security researcher, or just someone curious about the world of reverse engineering, Behind the Binary offers insightful and engaging conversations for everyone interested in this fascinating field.
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