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Ghidra Software Reverse-Engineering for Beginners: Master the art of debugging, from understanding code to mitigating threats
Learn how to use Ghidra to analyze your code for potential vulnerabilities and effectively examine malware and network threats
Key FeaturesMake the most of Ghidra on different platforms such as Linux, Windows, and macOSLeverage a variety of plug-ins and extensions to perform disassembly, assembly, decompilation, and scriptingLearn advanced concepts of remote and kernel debugging and reverse engineer real-world malware samplesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionWritten by an industry expert with over a decade of experience in security research, reverse engineering, and binary exploitation, this book is a complete guide to using Ghidra for examining malware, making patches, and extending tool features for your cybersecurity needs.
This updated edition shows you how to implement the features of Ghidra and automate reverse engineering tasks with Ghidra plug-ins. You’ll find out how to set up an environment for malware analysis with Ghidra and use it in headless mode. You’ll use Ghidra scripting to automate finding vulnerabilities in executable binaries. The chapters also cover complex topics such as making Ghidra plug-ins, adding new binary formats, analyzing processor modules, and contributing to the Ghidra project. This edition features advanced topics such as remote and kernel debugging and binary diffing, along with their practical uses, especially in malware analysis. You'll learn how to use Ghidra to unpack malware and analyze modern ransomware, giving you the skills to handle real-world cybersecurity challenges.
By the end of this Ghidra book, you’ll be well-equipped to use Ghidra for analyzing and avoiding potential vulnerabilities in code, extending Ghidra for advanced reverse engineering, and applying these skills to real-world scenarios.
What you will learnGet to grips with using Ghidra's features, plug-ins, and extensionsFamiliarize yourself with reverse engineering and perform binary auditingBecome well-versed with developing your own Ghidra extensionsFind out how to use Ghidra in headless modeExtend Ghidra for advanced reverse engineeringDiscover how to perform remote and kernel debuggingApply your skills to real-world malware analysis scenarios including ransomware analysisAutomate the task of looking for vulnerabilities in executable binaries using Ghidra scriptingWho this book is forThis book is for software engineers, security researchers, and anyone who works with software development and testing on a daily basis. Individuals who want to start their career in the security industry as a malware or vulnerability researcher will also find this book helpful. Prior knowledge of Java or python, along with experience in programming or developing application is required before getting started with this book.
Table of ContentsGetting Started with GhidraAutomating RE Tasks Using Ghidra Plug-InsGhidra Debug ModeUsing Ghidra ExtensionsReversing MalwareScripting Malware AnalysisGhidra Headless ModeRemote and Kernel DebuggingBinary DiffingAuditing Program BinariesScripting Binary AuditExtending or Developing Ghidra Plug-InsIncorporating New Binary FormatsAnalyzing
Key FeaturesMake the most of Ghidra on different platforms such as Linux, Windows, and macOSLeverage a variety of plug-ins and extensions to perform disassembly, assembly, decompilation, and scriptingLearn advanced concepts of remote and kernel debugging and reverse engineer real-world malware samplesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionWritten by an industry expert with over a decade of experience in security research, reverse engineering, and binary exploitation, this book is a complete guide to using Ghidra for examining malware, making patches, and extending tool features for your cybersecurity needs.
This updated edition shows you how to implement the features of Ghidra and automate reverse engineering tasks with Ghidra plug-ins. You’ll find out how to set up an environment for malware analysis with Ghidra and use it in headless mode. You’ll use Ghidra scripting to automate finding vulnerabilities in executable binaries. The chapters also cover complex topics such as making Ghidra plug-ins, adding new binary formats, analyzing processor modules, and contributing to the Ghidra project. This edition features advanced topics such as remote and kernel debugging and binary diffing, along with their practical uses, especially in malware analysis. You'll learn how to use Ghidra to unpack malware and analyze modern ransomware, giving you the skills to handle real-world cybersecurity challenges.
By the end of this Ghidra book, you’ll be well-equipped to use Ghidra for analyzing and avoiding potential vulnerabilities in code, extending Ghidra for advanced reverse engineering, and applying these skills to real-world scenarios.
What you will learnGet to grips with using Ghidra's features, plug-ins, and extensionsFamiliarize yourself with reverse engineering and perform binary auditingBecome well-versed with developing your own Ghidra extensionsFind out how to use Ghidra in headless modeExtend Ghidra for advanced reverse engineeringDiscover how to perform remote and kernel debuggingApply your skills to real-world malware analysis scenarios including ransomware analysisAutomate the task of looking for vulnerabilities in executable binaries using Ghidra scriptingWho this book is forThis book is for software engineers, security researchers, and anyone who works with software development and testing on a daily basis. Individuals who want to start their career in the security industry as a malware or vulnerability researcher will also find this book helpful. Prior knowledge of Java or python, along with experience in programming or developing application is required before getting started with this book.
Table of ContentsGetting Started with GhidraAutomating RE Tasks Using Ghidra Plug-InsGhidra Debug ModeUsing Ghidra ExtensionsReversing MalwareScripting Malware AnalysisGhidra Headless ModeRemote and Kernel DebuggingBinary DiffingAuditing Program BinariesScripting Binary AuditExtending or Developing Ghidra Plug-InsIncorporating New Binary FormatsAnalyzing
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Published January 17, 2025
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