RSA 2008: Anatomy of a software hack

Experts demonstrate how software pirates can crack registration safeguards

Arxan Technologies engineer Bryon Gloden demonstrates how a hacker can dismantle piracy protection software with a simple decompiler and a hex code editor. Recorded from the floor of the 2008 RSA expo in San Francisco.

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