CyberPaws CTF: Week 5 (Spring)
[File Carving]
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: [File Carving]
In a recent cyber investigation, we stumbled upon a peculiar PDF file seemingly devoid of any content. However, our digital forensic experts suspect there may be more to this file than meets the eye.
Despite initial appearances, we believe that this seemingly blank document may hold a hidden secret—a secret that could potentially uncover vital clues to the cybercriminal's activities.
Your task is to delve into the depths of this enigmatic PDF file and unveil the concealed truth within. The fate of the investigation rests in your hands.
Can you carve out the hidden image concealed within the depths of this seemingly innocuous PDF file?
(Note: MD5 hash of the file is 6fe813001285bfaa56a3162de24be09b)
Best of Luck,
William Brooks
CyberDawgs President
Hey CyberDawgs!
Tonight's Meeting will be IN-PERSON ONLY
Our weekly meetings continue tonight, from 7:10 PM to 9:00 PM in ITE 231. Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide a virtual component tonight.
Due to tonight's topic, it is critcal that slides are not disseminated in any form publicly. Since Webex poses a high risk of third parties recording/sharing the slides, it was decided the meeting would be in-person only.
This week, we will have a Computer Network Operator guest speaker. They will be presenting on Metasploit, a powerful open-source framework widely used for vulnerability research, exploit development, and security testing. This is great opportunity to learn from a professional in the field about a prevalent penetration tool and to gain a deeper understanding of security vulnerabilities. We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!
As a reminder, this week's submissions for the CyberPaws CTF challenge will close at the start of tonight's meeting. Remember to submit your flag! Also, if you would like a hint, you can DM a board member to receive one.
Again, don’t hesitate to reach out to me on Discord (@truegritter) if you have any questions. And as always, Don’t Do Crime.
Kind Regards,
William Brooks
CyberDawgs President
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Hey CyberDawgs! Tonight's Meeting will be IN-PERSON ONLY Our weekly meetings continue tonight, from 7:10 PM to 9:00 PM in ITE 231. Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide a virtual...
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CyberPaws CTF: Week 4 (Spring)
Hash and Dash
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: Web
Challenge Name: Hash and Dash
You've stumbled upon "Hash and Dash," a seemingly innocent breakfast joint boasting "the world's greasiest hash browns." Our intel suggests it's actually a front for the notorious "Morning Mayhem" criminal organization - yes, they're bad, but also, apparently, not very creative.
Our sources believe they launder money through Hash and Dash's online ordering system. Genius, right? Here's the kicker: you've intercepted a message hinting at their next heist, and it's going down faster than a plate of hot hash browns.
You need to infiltrate their system ASAP! Those greasy hash browns might be a delicious cover, but their login page is the real key. Crack the password, and grab whatever incriminating evidence you can find before they pull off another breakfast-themed crime spree!
Remember, the fate of a perfectly balanced breakfast (and the world, probably) rests on your shoulders. Now get cracking!
(Note: Do NOT abuse the server. Bruteforcing should NOT be used to solve this challenge. You can/will crash the server and ruin the experience for everyone.)
Best of Luck,
William Brooks
CyberDawgs President
Hey CyberDawgs!
This week, we will be discussing the OWASP Foundation, in particular their "Top 10" for web application security. We will discussing what the OWASP Foundation is, the risks on their "Top 10" list, the relevance of the list in 2024, how different exploits work, how to patch/prevent exploitation, and finally demonstrations of the exploits themselves. Regardless of your current knowledge, tonight will be a great opportunity to learn about the importance of web security and how to defend your future projects. We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!
As a reminder, this week's submissions for the CyberPaws CTF challenge will close at the start of tonight's meeting. Remember to submit your flag! Also, if you would like a hint, you can DM a board member to receive one.
Again, don't hesitate to reach out to me on Discord (@truegritter), if you have any questions. And as always, Don't Do Crime.
Kind Regards,
William Brooks
CyberDawgs President
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Hey CyberDawgs! New week, new meeting! Our weekly meetings continue tonight, from 7:10 PM to 9:00 PM in ITE 231. You can also join us virtually on Webex:...
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CyberPaws CTF: Week 3 (Spring)
Mysterious File
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: Reverse Engineering
Challenge Name: Mysterious File
Your longtime employment on your company's incident investigation team is usually quiet. However, that is all about to change. An employee has contacted the team about a "mysterious file" they received in an email attachment.
You and your team immediately become suspicious of the file and believe it might be malware. Furthermore, your boss is pressuring you all to provide answers ASAP. It's critical that you import your knowledge and get to the bottom of this. Best of luck, and hopefully, you can find this file's true functions.
The password for the zip file is "infected"
(Note: The file is not actually "malware". You can pretend you're running it in a safe environment.)
Best of Luck,
William Brooks
CyberDawgs President
Hey CyberDawgs!
REMINDER: ROOM CHANGE (ITE 231)
I hope everyone is doing well so far this semester! Our weekly meetings continue tonight, from
7:10 PM to 9:00 PM in
ITE 231. You can also join us virtually on Webex:
https://umbc.webex.com/meet/CyberDawgs.
At this week's meeting, we will have guests from Percival Engineering give a presentation on about their technology. They will also be showing off some technical demonstrations. Percival has been a long-time supporter of the CyberDawgs club and team. In fact, they have actually employed multiple CyberDawgs alumni. Therefore, tonight will be a great opportunity for you to learn new and unique things and build professional connections. You don't want to miss tonight's meeting!
As a reminder, this week's submissions for the CyberPaws CTF challenge will close at the start of tonight's meeting. Remember to submit your flag! Also, if you would like a hint, you can DM a board member to receive one.
Again, don't hesitate to reach out to me on Discord (@truegritter), if you have any questions. And as always, Don't Do Crime.
Kind Regards,
William Brooks
CyberDawgs President
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Hey CyberDawgs! REMINDER: ROOM CHANGE (ITE 231) I hope everyone is doing well so far this semester! Our weekly meetings continue tonight, from 7:10 PM to 9:00 PM in ITE 231. You can also...
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CyberPaws CTF: Week 2 (Spring)
Choo Choo!
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: Crypto
Challenge Name: Choo Choo!
You've been made lead investigator on a railway company related fraud scheme. The FBI has been trying to catch the fraudsters for years, and finally, they managed to capture one of the fraudster's dead drops, hidden under an old boxcar. You're the best detective we've got, can you figure out what this strange sequence of text, numbers, and spaces could mean? (Your submission will contain numbers, punctuation, and letters, all lowercase, and spaces. It should be surrounded by Paws, like so: Paws{this 1snt th3 fl4g!}
Best of Luck,
William Brooks
CyberDawgs President
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FYI... The FBI Honors Internship Program 2025 Open season has started and runs February 12 – March 1, 2024. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to support the world’s Premier Law...
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CyberPaws CTF: Week 1 (Spring)
Files in Files
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: Steganography
Challenge Name: Files in Files
A recent investigation has unveiled a curious set of images intercepted from a suspect known for credit card fraud. While initial assessments by the interception team labeled these images as innocuous, potentially just memes or random pictures, a deeper dive suggests otherwise.
Among these images, one stands out. We are confident that it's a conduit for hidden information.
Employ your skills and tools to walk yourself through this problem and find any concealed messages that could be the key to cracking this case. Your findings could be the missing link in this puzzling case of clandestine communication.
Best of Luck,
William Brooks
CyberDawgs President
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