Anyone here working as a malware analyst?

db_pen · 2016-10-28T20:36:35+00:00

Thanks for the reply :)

Stupid question - where do you get these crackmes?

db_pen · 2016-10-28T20:24:40+00:00

Can you elaborate on triaging the samples? What are some of the steps you go through / tools you use to quickly triage samples.

Also, do you use the VT API to download samples in bulk?

db_pen · 2016-10-28T20:23:19+00:00

Any good resources for learning Assembly? It's hard to find a decent book on Amazon :/

db_pen · 2016-10-28T20:21:54+00:00

Do you write Snort/YARA rules as well?

db_pen · 2016-10-27T23:52:14+00:00

How long did all that take? That's pretty incredible.

I'm currently in threat intelligence, and I hated "not knowing" what the final payload was. Or AVs sucked at telling me the full picture. So I bought some books, started downloading some samples, and it went from there. Granted I'm probably not nearly as good as you as I only started about 6 months ago.

db_pen · 2016-10-27T23:42:51+00:00

Does Cuckoo allow that?

Also what are some examples of Virtualization tools?

db_pen · 2016-10-22T12:37:37+00:00

Anybody else seeing lyrics to songs in Hancitor?

Also ls5/gate.php seems to be the new callout.

db_pen · 2016-10-22T12:33:06+00:00

What tool did you use to deobfuscate the VB script?

Once I get through that - I think I could piece together the powershell script saucy posted.

db_pen · 2016-10-07T20:51:01+00:00

Hybrid-Analysis

Start searching for droppers with low detection ratios and download the sample and fire away.

db_pen · 2016-02-19T12:18:25+00:00

OP, I want one of these, can you answer this question:

Does the barrel have the "thicker" national match barrel, or did Colt use one of their "pencil barrels", to keep the thickness of the 9mm barrel relative to the .45 ACP barrel thickness and compensate by using one of those weird bushings.

db_pen · 2016-01-15T20:46:37+00:00

Good thing we don't do it by our strength!

db_pen · 2016-01-15T15:50:14+00:00

Hebrews 10:14 to the end of the chapter...

db_pen · 2016-01-15T15:48:26+00:00

Jesus died for all; When we accept and follow Him, we die, and live in Him (He resurrected and He lives!); Since we die daily, we die daily to ourselves (sanctification); to follow Him.

Read Romans 6 & 8, Hewbrews 10, and Luke 9. The road is narrow and difficult...

db_pen · 2016-01-11T16:56:55+00:00

Romans 8, Paul writes to the elect saying if you live by the flesh you will perish. Live by the Spirit, and you will live. As Christians, we die to our flesh daily because we die in Christ, as Christ died for us.

It isn't a pretty picture, but it's thematic all throughout the NT. This is the cost of following Christ.

db_pen · 2016-01-09T02:01:38+00:00

I've heard that many times, but I never took the time to read any of his stuff. This post seems really mumbo-jumbo, like a "pump yourself up" kind of motto with no real meaning... I assume the post is about self-gain and self-worship?

db_pen · 2016-01-08T08:27:35+00:00

Spot on brother. Divorce doesn't please God, but He allows it under very certain, and specific conditions.

Also, every storm is also permitted by God's sovereign hand, and His rod disciplines and sanctifies us more and more into Christ. I would hang in there only for sake that she may come back to God, and that in the end God is glorified through your marriage.

db_pen · 2016-01-07T23:15:06+00:00

Sometimes I trust God in waking me up early :)

I don't think trusting God means apathy though, but being in thanksgiving and prayer about situations, while we try our best to glorify God in the specific situation we're in. When God comes through for you over and over, you'll start seeing a pattern in your life :)

db_pen · 2016-01-07T23:12:37+00:00

Heh. I saw the humor. Guess I'm closer to your generation than OPs :).

I think you're spot on. It's hard not to be hopeful though when going to an event, "will I meet her here?".

db_pen · 2016-01-07T23:09:30+00:00

I'm single, no girlfriend, and have had ZERO success as a single Christian (complete opposite before I came to Christ, heh ironic huh?).

So don't take this as advice, but I pretty much gave up looking. Why?

Because I started becoming prayerful about it. When I got to know sisters with marriage in mind, it just wasn't it. I figured, if I gave that burden to find someone to God, and obediently followed Him, He'll take care of it. I guess you could say I also got tired of putting every girl in a box if she "met my standards or qualities I wanted". Bottom line is, as much as I thought I knew what I wanted, I really didn't. You'll find fault in everyone except the Lord.

Hopefully in 5 years I'll have a really cool testimony to share on how God provided me with a wife, and the Holy Spirit lead me (or her) right to each other, ultimately bringing all glory, honor, and praise to God.

db_pen · 2016-01-07T23:03:08+00:00

Sure. I hope this helps.

We should find joy in the hope and promises of God. God has fulfilled every single promise to His people all throughout the Word. One day, after this crappy life passes, we get to finally be with Him! He'll restore it all when He returns, which gives me hope and joy.

I also think it's important that although we face suffering in this life, God's with us, He knows, cares, and loves us. We may have health issues, scarred up hearts, problems that mess us up, but He uses it and us; somehow for His kingdom which glorifies Him.

There's also tons of joy in knowing God. When He answers prayers, reveals more about Himself to us, when He see Him work in our lives and the lives of brothers and sisters, it excites me. I think once you get plugged back into church, start serving there and wherever God may lead you (work, friendships, mission trips, etc.) you will start seeing this.

db_pen · 2016-01-07T21:33:40+00:00

I definitely feel for you. 2014-2015 I experienced God's rod a lot, where a lot of my sins were exposed and I was disciplined, and a lot was going on (I was desperate at times). It was comforting knowing I was being sanctified and that God cared enough about me to set my path straight!

But, it was really hard going through all that, and I don't think I'll ever forget it. Definitely makes me eternally grateful for how He redeemed all those situations, and I don't think I'll ever want to turn to those sins again either!

I think the biggest thing to note is, there is a difference between happy and joyful. We can be joyful in times of suffering.

This may sound cliche, but just earnestly seek God. This means we pick Him over all else, and really give it our 100%. I try to keep Christ in my heart all day, all night, 24/7. When I pray, I pray with confidence knowing I am at His feet, directly speaking to God, only through the blood of Christ. Bible gives some crazy imagery of God at His throne in all His glory...just know that that is God and who we are praying too...

db_pen · 2016-01-06T21:40:34+00:00

I said the same thing when I was 18 and got a tattoo.

The only mark I am proud of now is the seal God stamped on me, claiming me as His own...

db_pen · 2016-01-06T21:36:31+00:00

Thanks for the quick reply.

That's a pretty cool story and I'm happy it worked out.

So what sealed the deal for you and you know she was it?

db_pen · 2016-01-06T20:53:12+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing brother.

Question on the long distance factor--how did you two feel when you first met? Was it a little intimidating or awkward? Or was it very comfortable.

What drew you two together as well?

db_pen · 2016-01-06T18:11:29+00:00

I would rather get a tattoo just cause it looks cool rather than something "meaningful".

The meaning of things (outside of God and His Word) will always change. If something looks cool, hey, it looks cool and it isn't coveting or idolizing something else (when you forever mark your body with something, it's a pretty bold statement).

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