Ex02b.exe

The specific file typically appears in computer science curricula (like C++ or Malware Analysis labs) or early-stage Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges.

Describe what happens when you run it (e.g., "The console prints 'Access Denied' immediately"). Debugger Findings: ex02b.exe

A professional write-up should be structured to show the file is, how it works, and what the final result is. 1. Executive Summary File Name: ex02b.exe File Type: Windows Executable (PE) The specific file typically appears in computer science

Look for networking ( ws2_32.dll ) or file manipulation ( Kernel32.dll ) functions that hint at the program's behavior. 3. Decompilation & Logic Flow Decompilation & Logic Flow Use the strings command

Use the strings command to look for hardcoded messages or suspicious APIs (e.g., IsDebuggerPresent ).

[e.g., Identify the hidden flag / Understand the encryption logic] Tools Used: Detect It Easy (File identification) Ghidra or IDA Free (Static analysis) x64dbg (Dynamic debugging) 2. Static Analysis

Include a small block of the cleaned-up pseudocode from your decompiler. 4. Dynamic Analysis (Execution)