Punking Punkbuster

YouTube·44CON

Dive into the intricacies of PunkBuster, a popular anti-cheating service, in this 40-minute conference talk from 44CON 2013 in London. Explore the methods and processes used to understand PunkBuster's inner workings, including the development of custom tools and innovative approaches to overcome various obstacles. Gain insights into the system's components, their interactions, and the anti-debugging and analysis techniques employed. Learn about the speaker's personal journey of discovery, focusing on the reasoning behind chosen paths rather than specific code or disassembly listings. Acquire a deeper understanding of PunkBuster's implementation and the challenges faced during its analysis.