Radare2 in Action: A Practical Guide to Open-Source Binary Analysis

Reverse engineering can be a wild ride—one minute you’re confidently stepping through assembly code, and the next, you’re drowning in a sea of hex dumps wondering where it all went wrong. But fear not! Radare2 in Action: A Practical Guide to Open-Source Binary Analysis is here to help you tame the beast that is Radare2.

Radare2 (or r2, if you’re cool like that) is one of the most powerful open-source tools for binary analysis, reverse engineering, and vulnerability research. It’s free, flexible, and packed with features—but let’s be honest, it has a learning curve that can make even seasoned hackers cry. That’s where this book comes in! Whether you're a beginner looking to navigate the interface without rage-quitting or an advanced user ready to automate your workflow, this guide will take you from confused to confident.

What You’ll Learn:
Master Radare2’s quirky command-line interface and workflow
Disassemble, decompile, and analyze binaries like a pro
Debug and reverse engineer software across multiple architectures
Tackle packed and obfuscated binaries without breaking a sweat
Reverse embedded systems and firmware for IoT security research
Discover vulnerabilities, bypass protections, and even develop exploits
Automate reverse engineering tasks with r2 scripting and Python

But this isn’t just a dry technical manual—it’s a fun, engaging, and practical guide filled with real-world case studies, step-by-step tutorials, and just the right amount of snark.

Part of the Ultimate Reverse Engineering Guide Series

Radare2 in Action is book #8 in The Ultimate Reverse Engineering Guide: From Beginner to Expert series. If you're just starting, check out Reverse Engineering 101 for the fundamentals or Dissecting Binaries to dive into static and dynamic analysis. Want to master software protections? Cracking the Code has you covered. Need to level up your debugging? Debug Like a Pro is your next stop. And if you’re feeling adventurous, explore Ghidra Unleashed or Mastering IDA Pro for other powerful RE tools.

Whether you’re a security researcher, malware analyst, CTF enthusiast, or just a curious hacker, Radare2 in Action will give you the skills and confidence to take on even the most stubborn binaries. Grab your copy, fire up r2, and let’s start reversing!