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Finding Digital Certificates in PE File Format

Dr Josh Stroschein via YouTube

Overview

Explore the intricacies of digital signatures in PE files through this informative 13-minute video tutorial. Delve into the PE file format to understand how to identify digital signatures and ensure file integrity. Learn about the necessary properties within the PE file structure for locating digital signatures. Gain hands-on experience using the malcat tool to extract valuable information from certificates. Follow along as the instructor examines the DATA_DIRECTORY structure, IMAGE_DATA_DIRECTORY, and the differences between RVAs and raw file offsets. Witness practical demonstrations using 010 Editor and malcat for in-depth analysis of digital certificates in PE files. Perfect for cybersecurity enthusiasts, reverse engineers, and malware analysts looking to enhance their understanding of file integrity verification techniques.

Syllabus

What is a Digital Certificate
Exploring the DATA_DIRECTORY structure
IMAGE_DATA_DIRECTORY
RVAs versus raw file offsets
Enter Malcat!
Starting with 010
Analysis with Malcat

Taught by

Dr Josh Stroschein

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