Decoder Loop

Rust Reverse Engineering Training.

Modern programming languages require modern reverse engineers.

Website: https://decoderloop.com
Github: https://github.com/decoderloop
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Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/decoderloop/
Run by: Cindʎ Xiao 🍉 (npub16w7…g7ce)
Location: Canada

Last Notes

2026-09-10 19:15:11 UTC

The slides for @npub16w7…g7ce's talk at #RustConf 2026, "Reverse Engineering Rust Malware in 2026", are now available!
https://github.com/decoderloop/2026-09-09-rustconf-reversing-rust-malware-in-2026-talk
Thank you to everyone who attended, either live or via the stream, and for all the great conversations afterwards!
The cover image is a painting of Minerva Terrace in Yellowstone National Park, by Thomas Moran, from 1872.
#Rust #RustLang #RustConf2026 #Malware #MalwareAnalysis #infosec #ReverseEngineering #reversing
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2026-08-05 16:39:47 UTC

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IronWorm, a Rust-based infostealer observed in several recent supply chain compromise incidents, has been added to the Rust Malware Sample Gallery: https://github.com/decoderloop/rust-malware-gallery#ironworm
#rust #rustlang #malware #infosec #ReverseEngineering #MalwareAnalysis #reversing #IronWorm #SupplyChain #infostealer

2026-08-05 16:38:06 UTC

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A Rust-based clipboard hijacker used in a "Ghost Network" malware distribution campaign has been added to the Rust Malware Sample Gallery: https://github.com/decoderloop/rust-malware-gallery#rust-based-clipboard-hijacker-used-in-ghost-network-malware-distribution-campaign
#rust #rustlang #malware #infosec #ReverseEngineering #MalwareAnalysis #reversing

2026-08-05 16:36:43 UTC

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JitterDropper has been added to the Rust Malware Sample Gallery: https://github.com/decoderloop/rust-malware-gallery#jitterdropper
Thank you to 0xnubb for the contribution!
#rust #rustlang #malware #infosec #ReverseEngineering #MalwareAnalysis #reversing #JitterDropper

2026-03-17 06:41:04 UTC

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A novel banker RAT, named VENON, has beed added to the Rust Malware Sample Gallery: https://github.com/decoderloop/rust-malware-gallery#venon
#rust #rustlang #malware #infosec #ReverseEngineering #MalwareAnalysis #reversing #VENON

2026-03-17 06:39:25 UTC

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An unnamed Rust-based keylogger, used by a threat actor named SloppyLemming, has been added to the Rust Malware Sample Gallery: https://github.com/decoderloop/rust-malware-gallery#rust-based-keylogger-used-by-sloppylemming
#rust #rustlang #malware #infosec #ReverseEngineering #MalwareAnalysis #reversing #SloppyLemming

2026-03-17 06:38:19 UTC

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Marabu Ransomware has been added to the Rust Malware Sample Gallery: https://github.com/decoderloop/rust-malware-gallery#marabu-ransomware
#rust #rustlang #malware #infosec #ReverseEngineering #MalwareAnalysis #reversing #ransomware #Marabu

2026-03-17 06:37:28 UTC

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An unnamed Rust-based loader, mimicking a GoToMeeting DLL, has been added to the Rust Malware Sample Gallery: https://github.com/decoderloop/rust-malware-gallery#rust-based-loader-mimicking-gotomeeting-dll
#rust #rustlang #malware #infosec #ReverseEngineering #MalwareAnalysis #reversing

2026-01-10 20:14:19 UTC

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RustyWater (aka RUSTRIC, Archer RAT) has been added to the Rust Malware Sample Gallery: https://github.com/decoderloop/rust-malware-gallery#rustywater
#rust #rustlang #malware #infosec #ReverseEngineering #MalwareAnalysis #reversing #MuddyWater

2026-01-08 17:05:03 UTC

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FunkSec Ransomware (aka FunkLocker) has been added to the Rust Malware Sample Gallery: https://github.com/decoderloop/rust-malware-gallery#funksec-ransomware
#rust #rustlang #malware #infosec #ReverseEngineering #MalwareAnalysis #reversing #ransomware #FunkSec #FunkLocker

2026-01-08 15:00:01 UTC

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A new Rust DDoS Botnet family has been added to the Rust Malware Sample Gallery: https://github.com/decoderloop/rust-malware-gallery#unnamed-rust-ddos-botnet
This malware family is currently unnamed, but was analyzed in this 2025-11-30 article by Beelzebub: https://beelzebub.ai/blog/rust-ddos-botnet-honeypot-c2-decoding/
(h/t to @npub176z…wfz2 ; I learned about the Beelzebub article from his link to it, in his article about setting up a honeypot: https://0dave.ch/posts/flying-whales-in-a-pot-of-honey/)
#rust #rustlang #malware #infosec #ReverseEngineering #MalwareAnalysis #reversing #botnet

2026-01-02 07:53:39 UTC

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The Rust ransomware KCVY OSLOCK has been added to the Rust Malware Sample Gallery: https://github.com/decoderloop/rust-malware-gallery#kcvy-oslock
#rust #rustlang #malware #infosec #ReverseEngineering #MalwareAnalysis #reversing #ransomware

2025-12-19 15:00:01 UTC

📣🦀 We're very excited to announce TWO sessions for our flagship Rust reverse engineering course, Deconstructing Rust Binaries, coming to you in early 2026!
1) Deconstructing Rust Binaries at @npub1hze…wh5p COUNTERMEASURE, March 23-26 2026, 16 hours, Remote: https://ringzer0.training/countermeasure-spring-2026-deconstructing-rust-binaries/
2) Deconstructing Rust Binaries at @npub1pfe…2u6v, May 11-13 2026, 24 hours, Onsite in Montréal, Canada and Remote: https://nsec.io/training/2026-deconstructing-rust-binaries/
Deconstructing Rust Binaries is the first comprehensive training course focused _solely_ on reverse engineering Rust binaries. This course is for any reverse engineer who needs a rapid, practical upskill in your ability to analyze Rust binaries. You will learn how to effectively triage Rust binaries, how to trace data flow through Rust binaries, and how to tackle common techniques found in the Rust malware ecosystem.
This course is taught and written by an experienced malware reverse engineer, @npub16w7…g7ce, with extensive experience specifically in reversing Rust binaries. Want a preview of the technical expertise we offer? Check out the 120+ FREE slides on Rust reversing from our recent workshop, "Reversing a (Not-so-Simple) Rust Loader"! https://github.com/decoderloop/2025-11-07-ringzer0-countermeasure-not-so-simple-rust-loader-workshop/
A few key things about the course:
1) No previous experience with reversing Rust binaries, or writing Rust code, is required!
2) The course will use Binary Ninja as the primary reverse engineering tool. You will be provided a Binary Ninja student license as part of the course.
3) We're excited to offer flexibility in the training format and course depth. You have the choice of either taking:
a) A fully remote, 4 hour per day, shorter class at Ringzer0 (https://ringzer0.training/countermeasure-spring-2026-deconstructing-rust-binaries/)
b) A remote or onsite, 8 hour per day, comprehensive class at NorthSec (https://nsec.io/training/2026-deconstructing-rust-binaries/)
We look forward to seeing you in 2026!
#infosec #InfosecTraining #malware #MalwareAnalysis #ReverseEngineering #reversing #rust #rustlang #binaryninja #NorthSec #ringzer0 #Ringzer0Training

2025-12-15 15:02:02 UTC

🦀 Looking for Rust malware samples to practice analyzing? Our Rust Malware Sample Gallery just received a major update, with 20 new families added! https://github.com/decoderloop/rust-malware-gallery
The Sample Gallery collects links to articles about malware written in Rust, organizes them by malware family, and includes a download link to a publicly available sample for every malware family. This is a resource for any malware analyst who wants to get hands-on with real Rust malware.
The last time the Sample Gallery was updated was almost 2 years ago, in January 2024. Since then, there's been an explosive growth in new Rust malware, including all of the following families that are now in the Sample Gallery:
SPICA, KrustyLoader, RustDoor, SSLoad, Fickle Stealer, Cicada3301 Ransomware, RustyClaw, Embargo Ransomware, RustyAttr, Akira Ransomware (both the Akira_v2 and Megazord variants), Banshee (Rust variant), RALord Ransomware, RustoBot, Tetra Loader, EDDIESTEALER, Myth Stealer, Rustonotto, RustyPages, ChaosBot
This is nearly one new Rust malware family observed in the wild, every month. Rust as a programming language for malware is here to stay!
#rust #rustlang #malware #infosec #ReverseEngineering #MalwareAnalysis #reversing