threat-intel
Close Encounters of the Human Kind
High
Summary
This article from Cisco Talos details a novel approach to reverse engineering that leverages AI agents alongside traditional tools like the VB6 disassembler. The key innovation is exposing the disassembler's parsed data through a COM interface, allowing analysts to automate complex tasks using natural language prompts. The article highlights a recent incident involving the threat actor ShinyHunters targeting the Council of Europe and a large-scale compromise of over 30,000 Fortinet devices.
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