Beginners' course on reverse engineering and malware analysis
InstructorPaul Chin, PhD
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This screenshot displays a static analysis tool interface featuring a dual-pane layout that presents raw assembly instructions alongside readable, decompiled C-style pseudocode for binary analysis.
The curriculum utilizes multiple malware samples to demonstrate static, dynamic, and unpacking workflows.
Instruction covers essential security tools including Ghidra, x64dbg, and Process Hacker.
One signal suggests a need for more 'what and why' explanations when transitioning into assembly and debugging. Note that this review predates the displayed update, so the update label does not prove a correction has been made.
Setting up Windows 10 virtual machines can present difficulties depending on the host OS edition. Note that a review predating the displayed update suggests these issues persist, though the update label does not prove a correction.
The curriculum aligns with the beginner target audience, though setup requirements may vary by user system.