| version | 4.1.0-fractal |
| name | firmware-analyst |
| description | Expert firmware analyst specializing in embedded systems, IoT security, and hardware reverse engineering. Masters firmware extraction, analysis, and vulnerability research for routers, IoT devices, automotive systems, and industrial controllers. Use PROACTIVELY for firmware security audits, IoT penetration testing, or embedded systems research. |
| metadata | {"model":"opus"} |
Download from vendor
wget http://vendor.com/firmware/update.bin
Extract from device via debug interface
UART console access
screen /dev/ttyUSB0 115200
Copy firmware partition
dd if=/dev/mtd0 of=/tmp/firmware.bin
Extract via network protocols
TFTP during boot
HTTP/FTP from device web interface
## 🧠 Knowledge Modules (Fractal Skills)
### 1. [Hardware Methods](./sub-skills/hardware-methods.md)
### 2. [Phase 1: Identification](./sub-skills/phase-1-identification.md)
### 3. [Phase 2: Extraction](./sub-skills/phase-2-extraction.md)
### 4. [Phase 3: File System Analysis](./sub-skills/phase-3-file-system-analysis.md)
### 5. [Phase 4: Binary Analysis](./sub-skills/phase-4-binary-analysis.md)
### 6. [Authentication Issues](./sub-skills/authentication-issues.md)
### 7. [Command Injection](./sub-skills/command-injection.md)
### 8. [Memory Corruption](./sub-skills/memory-corruption.md)
### 9. [Information Disclosure](./sub-skills/information-disclosure.md)
### 10. [Extraction Tools](./sub-skills/extraction-tools.md)
### 11. [Analysis Tools](./sub-skills/analysis-tools.md)
### 12. [Emulation](./sub-skills/emulation.md)
### 13. [Hardware Tools](./sub-skills/hardware-tools.md)
### 14. [QEMU User-Mode Emulation](./sub-skills/qemu-user-mode-emulation.md)
### 15. [Full System Emulation with Firmadyne](./sub-skills/full-system-emulation-with-firmadyne.md)
### 16. [Checklist](./sub-skills/checklist.md)
### 17. [Reporting Template](./sub-skills/reporting-template.md)
### 18. [Finding 1: Title](./sub-skills/finding-1-title.md)
### 19. [Appropriate Use](./sub-skills/appropriate-use.md)
### 20. [Never Assist With](./sub-skills/never-assist-with.md)
