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Ghidra Software Reverse Engineering for Beginners. Analyze, identify, and avoid malicious code and potential threats in your networks and systems

Ghidra Software Reverse Engineering for Beginners. Analyze, identify, and avoid malicious code and potential threats in your networks and systems

A. P. David

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Ghidra, an open source software reverse engineering (SRE) framework created by the NSA research directorate, enables users to analyze compiled code on any platform, whether Linux, Windows, or macOS. This book is a starting point for developers interested in leveraging Ghidra to create patches and extend tool capabilities to meet their cybersecurity needs.
You'll begin by installing Ghidra and exploring its features, and gradually learn how to automate reverse engineering tasks using Ghidra plug-ins. You’ll then see how to set up an environment to perform malware analysis using Ghidra and how to use it in the headless mode. As you progress, you’ll use Ghidra scripting to automate the task of identifying vulnerabilities in executable binaries. The book also covers advanced topics such as developing Ghidra plug-ins, developing your own GUI, incorporating new process architectures if needed, and contributing to the Ghidra project.
By the end of this Ghidra book, you’ll have developed the skills you need to harness the power of Ghidra for analyzing and avoiding potential vulnerabilities in code and networks.
  • 1. Getting Started with Ghidra
  • 2. Automating RE Tasks with Ghidra Scripts
  • 3. Ghidra Debug Mode
  • 4. Using Ghidra Extensions
  • 5. Reversing Malware Using Ghidra
  • 6. Scripting Malware Analysis
  • 7. Using Ghidra Headless Analyzer
  • 8. Auditing Program Binaries
  • 9. Scripting Binary Audits
  • 10. Developing Ghidra Plugins
  • 11. Incorporating New Binary Formats
  • 12. Analyzing Processor Modules
  • 13. Contributing to the Ghidra Community
  • 14. Extending Ghidra for Advanced Reverse Engineering
  • Title: Ghidra Software Reverse Engineering for Beginners. Analyze, identify, and avoid malicious code and potential threats in your networks and systems
  • Author: A. P. David
  • Original title: Ghidra Software Reverse Engineering for Beginners. Analyze, identify, and avoid malicious code and potential threats in your networks and systems
  • ISBN: 9781800201842, 9781800201842
  • Date of issue: 2021-01-08
  • Format: Ebook
  • Item ID: e_2a24
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing