Detailed Summary Today I took a deep, hands-on dive into x86-64 Linux system calls by writing and debugging a pure assembly “Hello, Assembly!” program with no C library. I started with a simple NASM program that uses the modern syscall…
I installed angr, a powerful open-source Python framework for binary analysis and symbolic execution. It lets me automatically explore different execution paths in a program without needing real inputs for every case. How I Installed It I created a virtual…
Why install them Tool Primary Reason for Installing Main Usefulness Compiler Explorer Instantly see how high-level code (C) turns into assembly across many compilers and architectures Teaching, learning, quick experimentation, comparing compiler output, understanding optimization Binary Ninja Free Interactive reverse…
I installed Ghidra 12.1.2, the free and open-source reverse engineering framework originally developed by the NSA. It is one of the most capable free tools available for analyzing compiled binaries. How I Installed It on Debian I downloaded the official…
I recently installed GDB 16.3, the GNU Debugger, on my Debian system. It is an incredibly powerful and free tool for dynamic analysis and debugging. How I Installed It I ran these commands: Bash I also installed GEF (a modern…
What is IDA? IDA (Interactive Disassembler) by Hex-Rays is the industry-standard tool for reverse engineering binaries. It disassembles machine code, generates pseudocode (C-like), and includes advanced analysis features. The Free version is excellent for learning, personal projects, and non-commercial use.…