Rules

Objectives

• Practice problem-solving and security awareness in a safe environment.
• Learn to use investigative tools and reasoning to find vulnerabilities responsibly.
• Compete in a friendly and educational context.

How It Works

• Each challenge is standalone and linked to a specific date.
• You can solve challenges in any order, but solutions before the unlock date won’t count.
• Submit flags via the provided platform or form.
• Hints may be released after a few days if a challenge proves difficult.

Acceptable Behavior

• Only interact with the challenge environments provided.
• Work individually unless the challenge explicitly allows collaboration.
• Document and share learning points, not exploit details.

Prohibited Behavior

• Attack, scan, or stress-test any systems outside the official challenge scope (e.g., production servers, institutional sites, or networks).
• Attempt privilege escalation or data extraction from the hosting infrastructure.
• Automate attacks that degrade service availability.
• Share or leak challenge solutions publicly before the calendar ends.
• Use the event to test real-world systems or gather unauthorized data.

Code of Conduct

This CTF follows the principles of ethical hacking and responsible learning:

• Respect the environment and your peers.
• When in doubt about an action, assume it is not allowed unless confirmed by organizers.
• Report any unexpected findings or vulnerabilities immediately to the organizers.

Scoring and Recognition

• Each flag contributes a specific number of points.
• Bonus points may be awarded for clarity in explanations or creative problem-solving.
• Top participants may receive recognition at the end of the event.

Tips for Success

• Read challenge descriptions carefully before acting.
• Use standard investigation and debugging tools responsibly.
• Avoid brute-forcing; most challenges rely on logic and observation, not raw power.
• Keep notes — documenting your process helps reinforce learning.