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Diyar Saadi Computer security researcher is well-known for his work in malware reverse engineering and cybercrime investigation. Ali also volunteers for programs that shield kids and teens, usually between the ages of nine and twenty, from online bullying and harassment.
Early life and education
[edit]While pursuing a diploma in computer programming at the Raparin Private Computer Institute in Iraq, Saadi developed early expertise in digital forensics and malware analysis..[1]
Career
[edit]Threat intelligence, incident response, and malware reverse engineering are among Saadi's professional pursuits. He is certified by prominent computer security organizations and specializes in malware reverse engineering. Saadi also gives public speeches at computer security conferences.
He has given research presentations at a number of international conferences on information security, such as:
- DeepSec 2024 : Firmware Forensics: Analyzing Malware Embedded in Device Firmware[2]
- CanSecWest 2025 : Keys to Freedom: Analysis and Resolution of Arab Ransom Locker Infections[3]
- VulnCon 2025 : AI Weaponized Red Team[4]
- CyberSec 2025 (Taiwan) : Keys to Freedom: Analysis and Resolution of Arab Ransom Locker Infections[5]
Research and contributions
[edit]Saadi's research focuses on ransomware prevention, firmware-level malware, and the use of AI in cybersecurity. His contributions to the MITRE ATT&CK knowledge base include the methods Hide Infrastructure (T1665)[6] and Stage Capabilities: Link Target (T1608.005).[7]
He is credited with finding two security holes that were made public in the National Vulnerability Database:
Saadi has helped the Fraunhofer FKIE's Malpedia malware database grow.[9] and to the Unprotect.it malware behavior repository.[10]
Teaching and outreach
[edit]Saadi has taught young people and students about cybersecurity at the British International School, the Shahid Jabar Exemplary High School, and the Bradost Private High School.[11] He has also conducted technical training and seminars at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr[12] and Tishk International University in Erbil.[13]
Media
[edit]Saadi's work has been published in a number of Kurdish and international media, such as Rudaw,[14] ROJ News,[15] Draw Media,[16] Hadess,[17] and Cyber Defense Magazine.[18] He has also appeared on Kurdsat TV to discuss cybersecurity awareness and online safety.[19]
Areas of work
[edit]- Malware analysis and reverse engineering
- Firmware forensics
- Threat hunting and security operations
- Red team and adversary simulation
- Vulnerability research and exploit development
- AI applications in cybersecurity
References
[edit]- ^ "Diyar Saadi – Speaker Profile". SpeakerHub. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "DeepSec Talk 2024 – Firmware Forensics: Analyzing Malware Embedded in Device Firmware". DeepSec Blog. DeepSec. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "CanSecWest 2025 – Keys to Freedom: Analysis and Resolution of Arab Ransom Locker Infections". CanSecWest. CanSecWest Conference. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "VulnCon 2025 – AI Weaponized Red Team". VulnCon. VulnCon India. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "CyberSec 2025 – Keys to Freedom: Analysis and Resolution of Arab Ransom Locker Infections". CyberSec Taiwan. iThome. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Hide Infrastructure (T1665) – Enterprise Technique". MITRE ATT&CK. MITRE Corporation. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Stage Capabilities: Link Target (T1608.005) – Enterprise Sub-technique". MITRE ATT&CK. MITRE Corporation. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Security Updates Report on CVE Disclosures". KITN (in Kurdish). KITN Media. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Diyar Saadi – Malpedia Contributions". Malpedia. Fraunhofer FKIE. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Unprotect.it Researcher Profile – malfavwin32". Unprotect.it. Unprotect Security Community. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Diyar Saadi Biography". Kurdipedia (in Kurdish). Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Cyber Threat Hunting Seminar for UKH Cybersecurity Students". University of Kurdistan Hewlêr. UKH. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Cybersecurity Training by Diyar Saadi". Tishk International University. Tishk University. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Rudaw Author Profile – Diyar Saadi". Rudaw Media Network (in Kurdish). Rudaw. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Interview with Diyar Saadi". ROJ News (in Kurdish). Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Draw Media Report – Cybersecurity Awareness". Draw Media (in Kurdish). Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Memory Forensic: A Comprehensive Technical Guide". Hadess. Hadess.io. 25 December 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Inside Cridex: Memory Analysis Case Study". Cyber Defense Magazine. Cyber Defense Media Group. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Kurdsat TV Interview with Diyar Saadi". Kurdsat TV (in Kurdish). Kurdsat Media. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
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