The FLARE team has announced the 11th annual Flare-On Challenge, a reverse engineering contest held every year that draws thousands of players from around the world. It kicks off on September 27th, 2024 and runs for six weeks, ending on November 8th, 2024.
What particularly caught my eye this year is the diverse array of architectures featured in the 10 challenges, covering Windows, Linux, JavaScript, .NET, YARA, UEFI, Verilog, and Web3. Yes, you read that right, there's a YARA challenge!
I think this diversity reflects the reality of the cybersecurity landscape, where analysts face threats and malware operating on various platforms and utilizing different technologies daily. Flare-On 11 will provide an opportunity for participants to hone their skills in analyzing and understanding a wide range of threats, making them more efficient and capable of tackling real-world security challenges.
I would encourage anyone interested in reverse engineering, whether a seasoned professional or an aspiring enthusiast, to participate in this contest. It's a fantastic opportunity to test their skills, learn new techniques, and compete with some of the brightest minds in the field.
