Reverse Engineering and Software Protection

Learn how software protection works from the inside out using the x64dbg debugger

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What you'll learn

  • How to unpack programs
  • Bypass anti-debuggers
  • Patch programs
  • Dump memory to files
  • Use x64dbg debugger
  • Use ScyllaHide plugin
  • 3 ways to unpack layered protections
  • What if the program cannot be unpacked
  • Using loaders for process patching
  • and more....

Requirements

  • Assembly language is helpful but not compulsory
  • Windows PC
  • Already know how to use x64dbg debugger

Description

If you had always wanted to learn how software protection works and how to use x64dbg to unpack them, then this is the course for you. This course is an introduction to Software Protection for anyone who wants to get started in this field. It is suitable for software developers who want to learn how to protect their software and also for reverse engineers who want to fix bugs where the source code is not available.

You will learn how to use x64dbg to unpack Crackmes protected with packing and anti-debugging. A CrackMe is a small program designed to test a programmer's reverse engineering skills.

What you will learn

  • How to set hardware breakpoints and analyze the unpacking header stub
  • Dumping unpacked executable from memory
  • Fixing Import Address Tables (IAT) after dumping memory.
  • Modify program behaviour
  • Patching programs
  • Creating loaders for process patching
  • What if the program cannot be unpacked
  • 3 techniques to unpack multiple protections

Prerequisites:

Before taking this course, you should already be familiar with how to use x64dbg.

Money back guarantee:

This course is backed by a 30-day money back guarantee. So, go ahead and enroll in this course now and start reverse engineering and debugging programs the fun and easy way!

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who want to know how to extract and dump exe from packed programs
  • Computing students who like to learn how software protection works
  • Reversing hobbyist who wants to level up their skills to take on packed software
  • An introduction to Software Protection for anyone who wants to get started in this field


Your Instructor


Paul Chin
Paul Chin

I am a semi-retired college lecturer with more than 20 years experience in teaching computing and information technology. My interests range from reversing, coding to graphics design, apps, games development, music, health, spirituality and well-being. In my spare time, I also play the piano and keyboard. I enjoy teaching face-to-face and online and also love educating and inspiring others to succeed and live the life of their dreams.


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Course Curriculum


  Training Overview
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  Section 1: Introduction
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  Section 2: Introduction to Software
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  Section 3: Downloading CrackMe 11
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  Section 4: Examining the packer protection
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  Section 5: Unpacking the packed program
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  Section 6: Patching the dumped file
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  Section 7: Introduction to Loaders
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  Section 8: Creating a Loader
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  Section 9: Introduction to Anti-Debugging Protection
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  Section 10: Downloading CrackMe 12
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  Section 11: Patching Anti-Debugging API calls
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  Section 12: Installing the Scylla Hide plugin for anti-anti-debugging
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  Section 13: Using ScyllaHide to hide the debugger
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  Section 14: Introduction to multiple software protection
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  Section 15: 3 ways to reverse engineer multiple protections
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  Section 16: Technique #1: Hiding debugger and using loader for process patching
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  Section 17: Technique #2: Hiding debugger, unpack then patch
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  Section 18: Technique #3: Hiding debugger, then do Serial Phising
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  Section 19: Resources for Further Study
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Frequently Asked Questions


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