binary-analysis
Safeguard articles tagged "binary-analysis" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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Go binary malware distribution trends
Go binaries are now a preferred malware delivery format — statically linked, cross-platform, and hard to fingerprint. Here's what the trend data shows.
Best binary analysis and reverse engineering tools
A practical, no-hype guide to binary analysis tools — from Ghidra and IDA Pro to firmware-focused platforms — with real strengths, limitations, and where Safeguard fits.
Hidden Functionality and Undocumented API Endpoints
Undocumented API endpoints and hidden functionality sit outside vendor documentation entirely — here's where they come from, why attackers find them first, and how to detect them.
Binary SBOM Analysis: Creating Software Bills of Materials Without Source Code
Not all software comes with source code. Binary analysis techniques can extract component information from compiled artifacts, firmware, and commercial software to produce SBOMs where traditional tools cannot.
Firmware Analysis and Reverse Engineering for Security Teams
Firmware is the forgotten attack surface. Here are the techniques security teams use to uncover hidden vulnerabilities in embedded software.
JFrog Xray: Vulnerability Scanning Built Into Your Artifact Pipeline
A review of JFrog Xray for vulnerability scanning and license compliance, covering its deep integration with Artifactory, impact analysis, and binary-level scanning.
Binary Analysis for Supply Chain Verification
When you can't audit source code, binary analysis becomes your last line of defense. Understanding how to verify compiled artifacts is critical for catching supply chain compromises.