The next CyberPaws CTF challenge has been released! Please submit your flag to the "Prize Pup Bot" on our Discord via DMs, using the `!submit` command! You have until our next meeting to submit. The flag will always be in the following format: Paws{ex4mpl3_fl4g}.
Category: Forensics
Challenge Name: Final Paper
You've received a frantic message from your friend, who is in a state of panic. It turns out that their final paper, crucial for graduation, has been corrupted and rendered unreadable due to a mysterious issue with the PDF file. They've reached out to you for help, knowing your expertise in digital forensics and file recovery.
Your task is to analyze the corrupted PDF file, identify the root cause of the corruption, and restore it to its original state so that your friend can submit it before the deadline. Time is of the essence, and your friend's academic future hangs in the balance.
Best of Luck,
William Brooks
CyberDawgs President