# Course 33 - Static Analysis for Reverse Engineering | Episode 3: Graphical Reverse Engineering with x64dbg

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Published: 2026-05-15T06:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: graphical static analysis and Control Flow Graphs (CFGs)Review AnswerWhen analyzing a Control Flow Graph (CFG) in x64dbg with the xAnalyzer plugin:🔹 What Green and Red Arrows Represent Green arrows Represent the successful condition (TRUE branch) The path taken when a comparison or condition is met Red arrows Represent the failed condition (FALSE branch) The path taken when the condition is not met 🔹 How They Help in Reverse EngineeringAfter a comparison instruction (like CMP): The program evaluates a condition (e.g., JE, JNE, JG, etc.) The CFG visually splits into: ✅ Green path → correct condition ❌ Red path → incorrect condition 🔹 Practical Use (Cracking / Analysis)These arrows allow you to: Quickly identify: Which branch leads to: “Access Granted” “Access Denied” Focus on: The green path to understand: What makes the input valid Or manipulate: The execution flow (e.g., forcing a jump) 🔹 Simple ExampleAfter a serial key check: If key is correct: → Program follows green arrow → Shows success message If key is wrong: → Program follows red arrow → Shows error message 🎯 Key InsightCFG colors turn complex assembly into a visual decision map: Green = “This condition passed” Red = “This condition failed” 👉 This makes it much easier to: Track logic Identify validation points Reverse engineer faster and smarter You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/cybercode_academy

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