Introduction to Firmware Reversing

To help explain how attackers reverse engineer device firmware, this walkthrough takes a piece of firmware from a binary file to an extracted file system you can explore on your own. For more information check out
1585security.com/Firmware-Reve...
This video is part of the Figurable project, which is geared toward people who are curious about IoT security and looking for that first bite of the apple.

[@tomdoughty1577]

You know what I loved about this video compared to others? You were quick and straight to the point. Brilliant video, thank you!

[@shaunclubberlang2887]

I agree. Excellent video

[@avramitra]

Exactly!

[@WoWAuctionsnet]

Yeah, explaining too.

[@rodricbr]

thats not the point, the thing is to understand what it does and its functions

[@sinistergeek]

Exactly

[@tonygambacorta651]

Wow! I was wondering what all the YT notifications were about...then opened /r/reverseengineering and saw my video. Many thanks to everyone for the kind words- definitely inspired me to start cranking out content again. And sorry about that bad blog link that was in the description- fixed.

[@YuGoCheff]

You're such a great teacher Tony! More content would be awesome :)

[@helgesverre]

Would love some more videos :)

[@danielleal7999]

Hey Tony, I liked your video a lot and so I subscribed your channel. I'm currently working on a translation project and we need to reverse engineer and translate a firmware file, the extension is quite weird ".fw". Do you think you can have a look and give me a quick hint on what I can use to extract or edit this file? Here's the link: drive.google.com/open?id=1rF26ql5oewQYBgl1HL98FK0brspiW_Xu

[@mimmovisconti2559]

@@YuGoCheff Hello Nop.

[@azzajohnson2123]

Mate your the fucking bomb. I’m showing my employers how “out of date” their new shit is and how exploitable it is.

[@AllanAquinoVieira]

YT has just recommend this video, and this is by far one of the best tutorials that I have seen. Straight to the point, not wasting time explaining the basics at a nice place and eloquently narrated. Please post some more interesting videos, even if explaining the basics. YT needs more content like yours.

[@miigon9117]

The thing that’s great about his video is that he not only tells you how to do it but also tells you the thinking process, while still keeping the video short and straightforward. He’s a great educator. I hope my teachers are all like him.

[@miigon9117]

2 videos and 10k subs already, that’s the prove.

[@miigon9117]

Wow near 40k subs already!

[@dienadel30]

"The quieter you become, the more you are able hear" love that quote. Great video !

[@cryptographics9647]

Loved the enthusiasm despite you probably having done this a million times. inspiring

[@PhoebusG]

Can't believe you only have two videos... get cracking, you're awesome!! Also an idea, maybe a twitch channel for live stuff. You can then edit highlights to youtube :)

[@AWriterWandering]

Only two videos on this channel, but both of them are absolutely awesome.

[@johnsmithking6646]

Your positive way of talking is a thrill to listen. You’ve made my day 🙏

[@S0L4RE]

Please make more of these videos!! I love how straightforward and to the point they are!

[@davidking2490]

Your conversational tone with the computer makes it very easy to understand. Thanks for enlightening us!

[@LuckyST]

you are one of the best teachers and explainers I've ever seen online. Your pace is excellent, and your pauses for in depth explanations are just when and where they should be! Please continue making videos! this channel is pure gold ! I got here by accident... and had no intention of reversing firmware and UART hacking, but now I want to!

[@caritas3015]

Just caught your site by chance and super glad I did. Fantastic communication skills, you are hands down the best narrator I have ever heard for this genre. Usually, those "in the known" are, well, just dry and nerdy and have zero vocal skills. Love the banter the delivery, that coupled with the obvious mad electronic and programming skills you are a phenom in my book. I subscribed in the first minute. Keep them coming and I will look for your patreon info next. Thanks

[@ribotit]

To teach such a complex subject as well as you have done is a gift. You leave me wanting more! thank you

[@LaneLarson]

Great video! I used it to reverse firmware for an NVR years ago, and I've come back to watch it several times again recently.

[@tocraft573]

This guy is an absolute genius, the video layout, explanation, its all too good to be true

[@michaeljburt]

This is an absolutely brilliant demonstration. I learned about 20 very useful and interesting things there.

[@epicphp5493]

where are you man we miss you :(

[@ZerofeverOfficial]

probably prison

[@f4rbs814]

@@ZerofeverOfficial Sheesh.

[@tsraikage]

@@ZerofeverOfficial no update so far. i can confirm after 9 months, still in prison

[@micmacha]

This is the best KZbin channel I've bumped into in a long freakin' time. Thanks for doing this!

[@platronic]

youtube recommendations makes me cry because there's no new videos from this channel

[@evanlord2280]

ya same hello

[@webwolfy7310]

Wow, I can't tell you how immensely useful this has been! I have like two sheets worth of notes here :).

[@maxneumann]

The way you are explaining is just amazing

[@damienclark7163]

I finally found a place on my level! I'm just learning this stuff. I'm building and working on esp devices with mqtt. Now burning chips. My normal profession for 23yrs is low volt work like access cctv etc. I subbed right away. Amazing teacher!

[@c2ashman]

Awesome video dude. Great work. You combine good information at the perfect speed without stumbling.

[@bencesarosi7718]

This is top quality material, really. Even though I'm familiar with 99% of what is presented here, I literally enjoyed every single second of it. Thanks for your time!

[@ruhnet]

Agreed

[@moardub]

Dang where can I find more content like this? The presentation style and learning experience from this are top notch!

[@bluegizmo1983]

You should be making more videos like this. Very informative and to the point!

[@adamarzo559]

Awesome video. Hope you come back and make another one, you are very informative with how you explain!

[@ForcefighterX2]

Best video of expert IT knowledge I have ever seen in my 20 years of being a software engineer.

[@BoZmD]

Love the summary at the end! Nice.

[@isaackay5887]

*_By far...my most favorite reverse-eng. tutorial_*

[@ElihuStevens]

Love the way you explain EVERYTHING! Easy to follow. Hope you make some more videos!

[@simotech917]

good ,short ,helpful , a lot of informations just in one video , thanks and keep shining .

[@MrNightowl1980]

Love this video and the way you explained it. I followed along and opened a new world for me. Thanks so much!!

[@morrisoc1]

Great video, thank you! You will kick it on YT because your style is easy going and your easy to follow among with. Seems suggested video is pushing it so hopefully it's the first of many 👍

[@psionicjake]

Love this video! You are such a great instructor and got me all fired up to reverse firmware.

[@thetiredtechie2704]

Short and sweet - looking forward to more!

[@AboodNour]

That's really a good introduction. Can't wait to see more of this. :)

[@DuckForPope]

This was a great introduction to firmware RE. I just subscribed, please produce more content if you find the time!

[@socat9311]

With consistent uploading you would be in million views easily. Really good stuff mate

[@patrickcrouch49]

Great stuff! Love your quick, no b.s. approach.

[@HackingIsDope]

just one word WOW, it was really beginner friendly and to the point!!!!

[@Dabbo07]

A really well presented and put together video. Not something I'll ever do myself, but it was interesting to watch.

[@michaelmoore830]

What an excellent video. I would buy an online course from this guy in an instant. Good pacing. No nonsense.

[@slano8850]

Thanks to KZbin algorithms,I’ve learnt something incredible today. Great video man

[@chillappreciator885]

Two years later Google decided to recommend this video) Great job Goo)0)

[@teddysoft]

YT said this video was right down my alley, and heck yeah 👍! Did learn a few new things! Best regards Ted

[@michelangelos8659]

Wow great video ... I know you must be a busy guy for sure cuz you gave me more insight in one video than what I have tried to learn from others videos in this genre ... I look forward to watching more of your great and easy to follow content

[@Sunomis]

Great content! I'm shocked that there's only one of those. All the more precious I guess ?

[@kenerik]

Oh.. we need more of this stuff... 🔥🔥🔥

[@AxelWerner]

This is one of the most beautiful tutorial videos ive ever seen!!! from zero to hero in 11 mins (feels like just 2mins). and the fun thing is, i do have the exact same cam and model ^-^ double fun to learn more about it by looking into its code. - btw: did i see a shellscript building a linux passwd file (user accounts/maybe passwords) from NV RAM content ?! VERY interesting!!! PLEASE!!! MORE!!!

[@pfuisi]

Thanks Tony, this motivates me to try firmware reversing for my camera too. Have a great day. Greetings from Austria

[@RhoTrepaan]

a really cool introduction to simple reverse enginering. thanks!

[@newrind]

I hope this is just a start.. Looking forward to see more videos! Thanks

[@Ha-ps9hj]

Please post more videos! These are phenomenal

[@jonjimihendrix]

I learned more in this 11 minutes than I have in years of tutorials

[@WistrelChianti]

+1 for the academic sandwich. Superbly explained and great style. Very interesting video

[@zeroows]

Thank you Tony

[@pepe-perez]

man you should be a really good trainer, the flow of how you teach is the best.: iintro/overview - steps - ending/recap.

[@MaterialsSci]

Ah! I love your videos! Would love more in the future if you're inclined to make more :) Happy Holidays!

[@PB-eg2je]

Awesome explanation. I hope you upload more videos.

[@paulmacgiollacaoine8619]

Amazing video, easy to follow and a great pace, thank you :)

[@fernanmateos]

Fantastic couple of videos, man. I am subscribing in case you decide to do some mire at any moment in the future.

[@SimpleLangSolution]

It is a common tradition to come back to this video once or twice per year.

[@manuyel4845]

Hope he comes back with new videos someday

[@fuanka1724]

Good video. Hope to see more like this.

[@luccianom]

Dude, that was awesome, straight to the point and very easy to comprehend. I hope that you continue to put material like this, you're awesome!

[@kvykimo]

youtubes algorhitm recommending a 2 year old video to everyone again

[@dexterlazer5854]

because it's great

[@joshsitter-konishi2324]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing but I still do this with my Kali for work so still rather relevant even some of the tools are a little different. Still gave him a thumbs up. Looked if he had more content and was sad that there wasn't.

[@ytcer]

Is that a problem? I came here voluntarily cos the other vid was wicked.

[@anteconfig5391]

That's nothing. I've been recommended 6-8 year old videos a couple of times already.

[@v.gedace1519]

Why not? And: The YT algo figured out that the video content is still relevant. ;-)

[@damienclark7163]

Share this on the right channels man. I so want more. You teach well in comparison like network chuck

[@shaswata56]

subbed!!! best re video I've seen in KZbin...

[@ricseeds4835]

This channel needs more videos

[@oussamathedjfreeman]

the best video about firmware explanation :) thumbs up

[@alexwhb122]

Awesome video! I would love more of these. :D Thanks for uploading.

[@TheSurvivor4]

Amazing explanation, and entertaining aswell. Keep it up!

[@redpillcommando]

I love your videos, this is fantastic. Please make more.

[@adrian3k]

Great peace of information, new in fun with extracting firmware to check some configuration I need in my project :D

[@imperia777]

I was going to insta subscribe, but saw you have only one video. Bring up more content. This tutorial was excellent

[@sevendesign1805]

Please come back with more content! MORE PLEASE!

[@Decoy1982]

do you ever plan to do the follow-up videos you talked about? I was very impressed with this video, excellent quality and content. I would love to see more.

[@mxcollin95]

Another awesome video! Please make more!!!

[@bstevenm]

Quality content!

[@tekvax01]

very nice job sir! an excellent explainer on the topic!

[@markkmetz]

Awesome! Can’t wait for some more videos....

[@SwapnilSingh4u]

Great explanation, hats off brother.

[@BlackHermit]

Gotta love D-Link. Great video! Greetings from Sweden!

[@Konkel529]

nice man, everthing explained here was on top level. do more sutff!!!!

[@jacquesquipere]

Awesome, please make some more of these!

[@Mediocrates9]

This was awesome to learn about. Thanks!

[@AutomateTon]

You earned a subscriber and a student. SENSEI!

[@judithjanneck1719]

First of all thanks. I needed this for my studies and you explained very well. Second of all: Where is that hardware video you promised?

[@TheWoundedVet]

I don't know why, but Tony reminds me of Ted Lasso, in every good sense of the statement. Great video that I plan to hand off to some folks getting into RE.

[@garethprice4223]

nice and quick to the point tutorial

[@anombre1]

Please make more, this is great

[@rory1653]

Great video and explanation.

[@linuxvideoguy9475]

Awesome video.informative and to the point.

[@Filaxsan]

Great stuff man! Enjoyed the tutorial a lot! :)

[@mattdominguez3953]

Great video. Keep the content coming

[@rick_er2481]

Awesome!!! glad KZbin recommended this

[@arsalanahmadkhan1]

i am just in love with you! such a beautiful video

[@AbdelrahmanRashed]

I learned more in this video than my entire life on firmwares :D

[@paulhendrix8599]

Great intro. Thanks!