02 – Recording a TTD Trace with Binary Ninja

Summary: The video discusses the process of recording a Time Travel Debug (TTD) trace using Binary Ninja. It builds on a previous video that explored the installation of TTD through WinDbg and focuses on the steps to create a trace file that captures the emulation and execution instructions. The video provides guidance on using Binary Ninja for setting up and recording a trace while also highlighting the utility of the command line approach for more advanced users.

Keypoints:

• Introduction to recording a TTD trace using Binary Ninja.
• Previous content covered the installation of TTD via WinDbg.
• Emphasizes the importance of creating a trace file for execution instructions.
• Steps include navigating to the appropriate directory and configuring trace settings.
• Example used for tracing is the built-in ping utility with specific arguments.
• Trace output directory specified for clarity in results.
• TTD provides unobtrusive emulation, allowing programs to interact with the OS and network.
• Users must grant administrative privileges to record a trace.
• Outputs include important trace files, namely the Run and out files.
• Demonstrates alternative command line method using TTD directly for more advanced tracing.
• Next video will focus on loading the trace for debugging in Binary Ninja.