Scripting the disassembler: Local agentic reverse engineering through vbdec’s live COM object model
Cisco Talos demonstrates a local agentic reverse-engineering workflow where AI agents interact with vbdec's live COM interface—a practical pattern for augmenting malware analysis without cloud-dependent LLMs.
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Cisco Talos detailed a new approach to reverse engineering that pairs local AI agents with traditional analysis tools like the VB6 disassembler vbdec. Instead of awkwardly bolting AI onto the software, vbdec exposes its parsed data through a live COM interface.
Editorial Analysis
SOC and malware-analysis teams can accelerate VB6 binary triage by letting local AI agents query disassembly data—keeping sensitive samples off cloud endpoints.
Evaluate local-agent-augmented reverse-engineering toolchains for malware analysis labs to reduce manual effort while preserving sample confidentiality.
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