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What is the difference between reverse engineering and decompilation?
The colloquial use of “reverse engineering” and the formal one are somewhat different. Decompilation is certainly reverse engineering, since it is increasing the level of abstraction. It’s just that it starts lower and ends lower than most reverse engineering.
Is decompilation possible?
A decompiler is a computer program that takes an executable file as input, and attempts to create a high level source file which can be recompiled successfully. Decompilers are usually unable to perfectly reconstruct the original source code, and as such, will frequently produce obfuscated code.
Is it legal to reverse engineer Android app?
5 Answers. Decompiling is absolutely LEGAL, regardless of what the shills say. At most, you can be sued for unauthorized activity relating to software unless you’re redistributing it.
Which is the best decompiler for reverse engineering?
Probably the best decompiler available to the public is called IDA -Pro. IDA starts with a disassembly of program code and then analyzes program flow, variables, and function calls. IDA is hard to use and requires advanced knowledge of program behavior, but its technical level reflects the true nature of reverse engineering.
Is there such a thing as reverse engineering?
Reverse engineering is NOT cracking, although it is sometimes difficult to draw the fine line between those two. Computer programs are protected by copyright and trademark laws. Different countries have different exceptions to the copyright owner’s rights.
Can You reverse engineer a program in the EU?
Therefore, if your licensing agreement states that you aren’t allowed to reverse engineer a program, such a requirement is unenforceable according to EU law. However, the same does not apply to decompilation.
Is there a way to reverse engineer a Delphi program?
Several Delphi decompilers have appeared that allow anybody, even with limited technical knowledge, to reverse engineer most Delphi executable files. If you are interested in reverse engineering Delphi programs I suggest you to take a look at the following few “decompilers”: