| Tool | Purpose | |------|---------| | binwalk | Detect embedded filesystems, kernels | | strings | Extract readable text (version, URLs, passwords) | | hexdump / xxd | Examine header magic bytes | | firmware-mod-kit | Unpack and repack firmware |
Risks and mitigations
: Proprietary internal software for routers, motherboards, or embedded systems that is rarely reviewed as a standalone "topic." Private Data Backups : Specific disk images or memory dumps. hg-rp2725.bin