Reverse Engineering Ransomware

Static and dynamic analysis. Reverse engineering. Writing Decryptors

3.85 (75 reviews)
Udemy
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English
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Network & Security
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Reverse Engineering Ransomware
5,328
students
1 hour
content
Sep 2019
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$29.99
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What you will learn

The lectures, videos and other resources will provide relevant information about current malware analysis tricks

How to use disassemblers and other security tools

How to identify flaws in ransomware code or encryption logic

Practice on progressively difficult samples which illustrate different concepts each

Practice acquired knowledge via quizzes for each section

How to write simple decrpytors in a high-level language (source code provided)

Why take this course?

The aim of this course is to provide a practical approach to analyzing ransomware. Working with real world samples of increasing difficulty, we will:


Deep dive into identifying the encryption techniques,


Navigate through various evasion tricks used by malware writers,


Have fun discovering flaws in their logic or the implementation and


Work out automated ways to recover the affected files.


If you're already familiar with the basics and want to dive straight into advanced samples, navigate anti-virtualisation and anti-analysis tricks, and write C and Python decryptors for custom crypto algorithms,  please check out our Advanced Reverse Engineering Ransomware course!

Our review

--- ## Overall Course Review The course has received a global rating of **3.85** from recent reviews, indicating a generally positive reception with some areas for improvement. The majority of the feedback praises the course's clarity, engagement, and practical approach, particularly for beginners. However, several recommendations have been made to enhance the learning experience, including additional explanations, summaries, and resources for deeper understanding. ### Pros: - **Clarity**: Most reviewers found the course's explanations to be clear and the delivery impeccable, suitable for beginners. - **Engagement**: The hands-on approach and practical examples were highly appreciated, making the learning process engaging. - **Relevance**: The material covered is considered very relevant to the field of reverse engineering. - **Professionalism**: The level of expertise displayed by the instructor was noted as professional. - **Practice Opportunities**: Many reviewers valued the opportunity to practice what they learned through numerous examples and scripts provided. - **Useful Information**: Reviewers found the information provided to be useful, with some appreciating the step-by-step theory part that preceded practical exercises. ### Cons: - **Length**: Some users felt the course was too short and could benefit from more content. - **Detailed Explanations**: A few reviewers expressed that there needed to be more detailed explanations, particularly during operations with IDA Pro, and more comprehensive wrap-ups at the end of chapters. - **Summaries and Resources**: There were calls for summaries or wrap-ups before leaving each chapter, as well as recommendations for additional resources to deepen understanding of certain concepts. - **Readability of Screenshots**: Some users had trouble reading screenshots due to their quality or size. - **Accent and Pace**: A couple of reviewers reported difficulties with the presenter's accent and suggested improvements in the pacing or clarity of delivery. - **Depth of Content**: A reviewer who expected more depth after taking previous courses felt that the content was a high-level overview rather than an in-depth analysis. ### Additional Feedback: - **Summary or Wrap Up**: Some users recommended adding a summary or wrap-up at the end of chapters for better comprehension and retention of information. - **Resource Recommendations**: It was suggested that pointing out useful sources to deepen into certain concepts would be beneficial. - **Chapter Ordering**: One recommendation was to present the "Practice Blue 1 Analysis" before "Practice Blue Decryption" for a smoother flow of content. ### Final Take: The course is well-regarded as a starting point for those interested in learning about reverse engineering, particularly ransomware. With some improvements on the length, depth, and additional resources, this course could be an excellent comprehensive guide. The engaging approach and clear explanations are assets that contribute positively to the overall learning experience. --- **Note**: This review synthesizes the feedback from 16 recent reviews of the course. It highlights the strengths and weaknesses as reported by the students, providing a balanced view of the course's effectiveness and areas for potential improvement.

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