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2026-10-17 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-10-17

Max Mirkin’s Resume Is Behind an ARM Crackme

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Editorial interest 83/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

Cybersecurity director Max Mirkin presents his resume through a browser-based ARM reverse-engineering challenge, with an option to skip straight to the resume.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-17 issue.
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Security hiring teams and reverse-engineering learners
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The first level exposes ARM disassembly, register values, three progressive hints, and a downloadable level1.elf file.

Field notes

The level-one view exposes the routine’s assembly, a Cortex-M0 register panel, and a downloadable ELF file, giving visitors material to inspect rather than only a puzzle prompt. The page also offers three progressive hints and names later stages including Labyrinth, Unpack me, and Anti-debug; the extract does not establish whether those stages are playable.

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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

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