Reverse Engineering All the Malware and Why You Should Stop

Explore the intricacies of malware reverse engineering and its future implications in this 55-minute conference talk from Derbycon 2016. Delve into Brandon Young's approach to malware reverse engineering, examining current trends and future prospects in the field. Learn about automation techniques, sandbox usage, and API utilization, with a focus on practical examples such as VirusTotal integration. Witness demonstrations of NetTraveler analysis and dynamic binary instrumentation. Gain insights into debugging scripts, export table navigation, and essential wisdom for aspiring reverse engineers. Conclude with a Q&A session to address lingering questions about this complex and evolving discipline.