{"podcast":{"title":"CyberCode Academy","slug":"cybercode-academy-7578615","podcast_index_feed_id":7578615,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6790974/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cybercode-academy--6790974","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5f51ccc7b22fdba95149ffa6346f1533.jpg","author":"CyberCode Academy","episode_count":297,"summary":"Welcome to CyberCode Academy — your audio classroom for Programming and Cybersecurity. 🎧 Each course is divided into a series of short, focused episodes that take you from beginner to advanced level — one lesson at a time. From Python and web development to ethical hacking and digital defense, our content transforms complex concepts into simple, engaging audio learning. Study anywhere, anytime — and level up your skills with CyberCode Academy. 🚀 Learn. Code. Secure. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/cybercode_academy","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T14:17:20.596630+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cybercode-academy-7578615"},"episode":{"title":"Course 33 - Static Analysis for Reverse Engineering | Episode 4: Static Analysis and Software Patching in x64dbg","slug":"course-33-static-analysis-for-reverse-engineering-episode-4-static-analysis-and-software-patching-in-x64dbg","published_at":"2026-05-16T06:00:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cybercode-academy-7578615/course-33-static-analysis-for-reverse-engineering-episode-4-static-analysis-and-software-patching-in-x64dbg","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cybercode-academy-7578615","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/course-33-static-analysis-for-reverse-engineering-episode-4-static-analysis-and-software-patching-in-x64dbg--71927845","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71927845/patching_software_trial_logic_with_x64dbg.mp3","summary":"In this lesson, you’ll learn about: applying static analysis and patching to modify software behavior1. Core ConceptThis episode demonstrates how to use x64dbg with the xAnalyzer plugin to: Analyze program logic without constant execution Identify and modify key instructions Alter how a program enforces trial limitations 2. Locating Critical Logic Search for meaningful strings like: \"trial period remaining\" This helps you: Jump directly to the function responsible for: License checks Expiration logic 3. Visualizing Program Flow Use the graph view (CFG) to: Understand decision paths clearly Identify key instructions like: JG (Jump if Greater) 👉 This instruction acts as: A decision gate between: Trial still valid Trial expired 4. Understanding the Logic Behind the Trial The program calculates remaining time using: A fixed value (e.g., 1E in hex = 30 days) It performs: A subtraction between: Current date Allowed trial duration 5. The Patching Idea (High-Level) Instead of changing logic flow, the approach modifies: The data value controlling the limit Example concept: Increasing the maximum allowed duration Results in a longer trial period 6. Validation Step After modification: Save the updated binary Run the program Confirm: Trial duration has increased Behavior matches expectations Key Takeaways Static analysis helps you pinpoint critical logic CFG visualization simplifies complex branching decisions Trial systems often rely on: Simple arithmetic checks Small changes in values can significantly affect behavior Always verify changes through testing Big PictureThis workflow shows how reverse engineers: Break down program logic Identify control points Modify behavior with precision You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https:…","meta_description":"In this lesson, you’ll learn about: applying static analysis and patching to modify software behavior1. Core ConceptThis episode demonstrates how to use x…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":827,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cybercode-academy-7578615/episodes/course-33-static-analysis-for-reverse-engineering-episode-4-static-analysis-and-software-patching-in-x64dbg/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cybercode-academy-7578615/course-33-static-analysis-for-reverse-engineering-episode-4-static-analysis-and-software-patching-in-x64dbg.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}