reversing
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Code Obfuscation Techniques on macOS: Beyond Packers
Explore advanced code obfuscation techniques used on macOS, beyond packers, and their role in offensive and defensive ops.
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Why Packers are Rare and Sus on macOS
Why third-party executable packers are rare on macOS, how they conflict with Apple’s security model, and why their presence signals yikes
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Signature-based Analysis for Reversing
Reversing Apple’s OS components often involves a hybrid approach: using whatever OSS is available, alongside the binaries and signatures.
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Binary Extraction with Visual Tooling
When source code is unavailable or incomplete, extracting information (“binary extraction”) directly from binaries is the main way forward.
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macOS Reversing: Bridging Source and Binary with Open Source as a Guide
macOS reversing with open source – a rant, guide, and attempt at documenting some of my learnings in reverse engineering.