NSA finally released Ghidra version 9.0 for free on Tuesday evening at the RSA conference.
Its existence was first revealed in a series of leaks byWikiLeaksas part ofVault 7 documents of CIAin 2017.
Ghidra is a Java-based software that has a graphical user interface (GUI).
Joyce also added that Ghidra offers features only found in high-end, expensive commercial products.
Were doing this because we firmly believe Ghidra is a great addition to a net defenders toolbox.
It will make the software reverse engineering process more efficient.
We expect the tool will enhance cybersecurity education from capture-the-flag competitions to school curriculums and cybersecurity training.
Releasing Ghidra also benefits NSA because we will be able to hire folks who know the tool.
When theyre coming through our doors, theyll be able to be impactful faster.
Ghidra is currently available for download only athttps://ghidra-sre.org/(official website).
NSA is also expected to release its source code in the future under an open source licenseon GitHub.
source: www.techworm.net
