Forensics

Forensics challenges drop you into the aftermath: a messy file, packet capture, or image dump with something hidden inside. No clear instructions - just data, clues, and your curiosity.

You might need to analyze network traffic (.pcap), recover deleted files, extract hidden messages from images, or dissect file formats byte by byte. Tools like Wireshark, binwalk, and strings are your starting point - but knowing what looks “off” is key.

It’s slow work sometimes. You’re sifting through noise for one small signal. But when you finally carve out that flag from deep in the bits, it feels like magic. Digital archaeology at its finest.