Python on P01NT

Static Lab

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0300

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In this article, we will solve a simple lab challenge that relies entirely on static analysis (Static Analysis). The objective here is to apply the concepts learned previously to decrypt the flag hidden within the program.

Lab environment setup: You may download the executable for this lab from the following link 5t4t1c_cr4ckm3 in the course repository. The archive password is: p01nt

To open this file you must open it inside a VM. Although I am the one who designed this file, never trust the cyber community. We will run the file with the following command

Dynamic Lab

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0300

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In this article, we will solve a simple lab challenge that relies entirely on dynamic analysis using the x64dbg debugger. We assess that the exercise demonstrates how to bypass anti-debugging mechanisms and how to patch the program’s execution flow so that it accepts any key we provide.

Lab environment setup: The executable for this lab can be downloaded from the following link dyn4m1c_cr4ckm3 in the course repository. Archive password: p01nt

Flare-On 2014: Solving Challenge 1

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0300

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In this article, we are going to solve the first challenge of Flare-On (2014). We will rely — for this challenge and for most of the upcoming ones — on the Just-in-Time Learning methodology, also known as Learning-by-Doing.

Why Did We Start with Flare-On?

Because these challenges are built around real-world techniques, and they are not just artificial CTF puzzles as commonly presented in competitions.

Important note: CTF challenges are only a bridge between theoretical learning and hands-on practice. They do not, in any way, prove that you are an expert in the field. Real experience is gained by working with real-world programs — whether malware, games, or software we reverse engineer.