Summary
The video discusses a live stream featuring Renault, the developer of MCAT, a versatile binary analysis tool. The discussion covers the capabilities of MCAT as a hex editor, disassembler, and many more features relevant for malware analysis. Additionally, Renault shares his background in computer security and malware analysis, along with upcoming live stream announcements.
Key Points
- Introduction of Renault, developer of MCAT tool for binary analysis.
- MCAT offers functionalities like a hex editor, disassembler, and anomaly detection.
- Free and light versions of MCAT are available for users to try.
- Upcoming Streams:
- October 16: Discussion on “Evasive Malware” with Kuch.
- October 18: Doug Burks from Security Onion will discuss new developments.
- Renault’s background includes work with antivirus companies and incident response.
- Discussion on the development motivation behind MCAT and its role in filling gaps between existing tools.
- Capabilities to inspect various file formats beyond PE files.
- Live demo of MCAT used on malware samples, showcasing features like decryption and analysis.
- Encouragement for users to check out MCAT with an active community on Discord for support.
Youtube Channel: Dr Josh Stroschein – The Cyber Yeti
Video Published: 2024-10-04T06:01:58+00:00
Video Description:
Malcat is a powerful binary file dissector that’s essential for Windows and Linux IT-security professionals. As both a feature-rich hexadecimal editor and a disassembler, Malcat offers a comprehensive toolkit for in-depth binary analysis.
Join us as we dive deep into Malcat with its creator. We’ll explore its key features, learn how to leverage its capabilities effectively, and witness a live demo where Malcat is used to dissect an NSIS dropper and emulate shellcode.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and enhance your binary analysis skills.
The demo will be based on this blog post, in case you want to follow along:
https://malcat.fr/blog/reversing-a-nsis-dropper-using-quick-and-dirty-shellcode-emulation/