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Reverse Engineering

Deconstruct compiled software. Master Assembly language, decompilation using Ghidra, and binary patching to understand how closed-source code works.

When you don't have the source code, you Reverse Engineer. This course teaches the dark art of taking binary executables apart. You will master x86/x64 Assembly language to read machine instructions. Learn to use Ghidra (NSA's tool) and IDA Pro to decompile and analyze control flow graphs. We cover analyzing malware, cracking simple protection schemes (Crackmes), and patching binaries to alter behavior. Essential for security researchers and malware analysts.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    Assembly Basics
    Registers, instructions, and the stack frame.
  • 2
    Static Analysis
    Using Ghidra to find strings and functions.
  • 3
    Control Flow
    Mapping loops, if-statements, and jumps.
  • 4
    Dynamic Analysis
    Using debuggers (x64dbg) to watch code run.
  • 5
    Patching Binaries
    Modifying hex bytes to bypass checks.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$130k - $180k

Career Paths

Reverse Engineer $135k-$185k
Malware Analyst $125k-$170k
Vulnerability Researcher $140k-$200k

What You Will Learn

Read and understand x86/x64 Assembly logic
Decompile binaries using Ghidra to reconstruct source code
Analyze control flow graphs to understand program behavior
Patch binary files to modify program execution
Identify common compiler structures and optimizations

Skills You Will Gain

Reverse Engineering Assembly (x86/64) Ghidra/IDA Static Analysis Binary Patching

Who Is This For

Security Researchers
Malware Analysts
Curious Devs

Prerequisites

C Programming
Hex/Binary

Reverse Engineering FAQs

Legal?

For research/security, yes; piracy no.

Tools cost?

Ghidra is free; IDA Pro is expensive.

Hard?

Very; requires patience and puzzle solving.

Prerequisites?

Must know C and how memory works.

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Tech Stack & Tools

Ghidra
x64dbg
IDA Pro (Free)
Hex Editor

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