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Topic 5.2 of In-Depth Malware Analysis
The OEP concept, the ESP hardware breakpoint technique step-by-step in x32dbg, alternative breakpoint strategies, Scylla IAT rebuild workflow, dump verification, and common unpacking failures with fixes.
By the end of this topic, you will
Quadrant 1 · e-Tutorial
Quadrant 2 · e-Content
Quadrant 3 · Web Resources
Downloadable reference material
External links
Scylla — IAT Reconstruction Plugin for x64dbg
Scylla is bundled with x64dbg. Access via Plugins menu. Essential for IAT reconstruction after manual unpacking.
OpenRCE — Unpacking Tutorials Archive
Classic OpenRCE article on manual unpacking methodology. Covers ESP breakpoint technique with screenshots.
REMA eBook 2026 — Chapter 5, Manual Unpacking
Full ESP breakpoint procedure and Scylla workflow in the REMA eBook Chapter 5.
Quadrant 4 · Self-Assessment
In-Depth Malware Analysis
Covers packed malware, manual unpacking, obfuscated PowerShell, fileless malware, code injection, API hooking, memory forensics with Volatility, sandbox analysis, and network signatures.
REMA Complete Assessment
A comprehensive 120-question assessment covering the entire Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis curriculum: malware taxonomy and reverse engineering fundamentals, static and dynamic analysis, reversing malicious code, malicious web and document files, in-depth analysis of packed and fileless malware, and self-defending malware techniques.
