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AI Tools Enable Easy Reverse Engineering of Slack and Malware

AI Tools Enable Easy Reverse Engineering of Slack and Malware

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ThreatCluster •November 10, 2026 at 15:48 UTC
  • •AI can reverse-engineer software like Slack and Finder, raising IP theft risks.
  • •Intezer added new features to Slack using AI-rebuilt source code.
  • •Obfuscation and encryption are recommended to protect software from AI tools.

Researchers from Intezer demonstrated that AI can effectively reverse-engineer complex software, including Slack and Apple's Finder app, as well as a variant of the Turla malware. Using AI agents, they rebuilt the source code from binaries, allowing them to add features like AI text autocomplete to Slack. The process involved creating a harness to manage AI models and tools, resulting in a high degree of similarity between the original and reconstructed code. Intezer's tests revealed that the rebuilt applications maintained functionality and were comparable to human-written code. This research raises concerns for software vendors relying on binary distribution for code protection, as it exposes their applications to potential IP theft and security risks. The study highlights the need for enhanced obfuscation techniques to protect proprietary software from AI-driven reverse engineering.

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2026-11-10
Research on AI reverse engineering published
Intezer researchers demonstrated the ability to reverse-engineer Slack and malware using AI tools.
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What applications were reverse-engineered?
Intezer reverse-engineered Slack, Apple's Finder app, and a variant of the Turla malware.
What are the implications of this research?
The research indicates that software vendors may face increased risks of IP theft and security vulnerabilities due to AI's reverse engineering capabilities.
What defenses are recommended?
Intezer suggests using obfuscation and encryption to protect software from AI-driven reverse engineering.