Anti-RE Techniques in DRM Code
Jan Newger explores anti-re techniques in drm code at DEF CON 16, examining cyber-policy and practical defenses.
Summary
Architecture and Background
DEF CON 16 - Jan Newger: Anti-RE Techniques in DRM Code In order to prevent music from being copied among consumers, content providers often use DRM systems to protect their music files. This talk describes the approach taken while analysing a DRM system (whose identity needs to be kept secret due to legal issues).
Vulnerability Analysis
It is shown what techniques were used to protect the system from being easily reverse engineered. This is not about how to hack $Insert_DRM_Here.
Exploitation and Demonstrations
No decryption tools or information on how to write one will be released. Jan Newger has been enjoying Reverse Engineering for years and he is going to receive his diploma in CS towards the end of the year.
Remediation and Defensive Strategies
He has been working on several software projects in the field of mechanical engineering. For copies of the slides and additional materials please see the DEF CON 16 Archive here:
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