Capture the Flag

The Importance of Cryptography in CTFs

Cryptography challenges are a staple in CTF competitions, testing participants' knowledge of encryption and decryption techniques. Whether it’s br...

Forensics in CTF: Analyzing Disk Images and Logs

Forensics challenges in CTFs often require participants to examine disk images, memory dumps, or log files to uncover clues or hidden flags. These cha...

Web Exploitation: Finding Vulnerabilities in Web Apps

Web exploitation is a common category in CTF competitions, where participants are tasked with identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applic...

Reverse Engineering: Understanding Compiled Code

In reverse engineering challenges, participants are given compiled binaries (often without source code) and must analyze the program's behavior to...

Social Engineering in CTFs: A Rare But Challenging Task

While rare in traditional CTFs, social engineering challenges can sometimes appear, pushing participants to use psychological tactics to gather inform...