***** HH2025 CTF Red Team Village *****
Participate in the Red Team Capture the Flag competition at Hacker Halted. EC‑Council’s CTF challenge across both Day 1 and Day 2 of Hacker Halted lets you jump into 4 focused, 60-minute offensive security challenges covering the following:
CTF 1:
Participants must conduct network reconnaissance, analyze captured traffic logs, extract credentials, exploit a vulnerable web application, and escalate privileges to retrieve the final flag. This challenge tests critical penetration testing and forensic investigation skills, simulating a real-world attack scenario.
CTF 2:
Participants will engage in ethical hacking methodologies, from network reconnaissance to Active Directory exploitation, leading to full system compromise.
CTF 3:
A technical reverse engineering challenge focusing on dissecting protected ELF binaries. Participants must analyse stripped Linux executables with complex protection schemes which may include symbol obfuscation, anti-debugging checks, and custom encryption algorithms. Success may require employing static and dynamic analysis techniques to map program behavior.
CTF 4:
A technical cryptanalysis challenge focusing on identifying and exploiting flawed cryptographic implementations. Participants must analyse encryption schemes with fundamental weaknesses including predictable random number generators, improper key management, and vulnerable algorithms. Success may require reverse engineering the cryptographic primitives, developing statistical attacks against weak entropy sources, and creating custom tools to predict supposedly random values.
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Capture as many flags for points acros all 4 challenges for a chance to win 1st 2nd, or 3rd prizes. Live leaderboards will showcase speed, precision, and mastery!
Join us for an exciting and informative Lockpick Village! This event offers a unique opportunity for participants to delve into the fascinating world of lockpicking. Our expert instructors will guide you through the mechanics of various locks, including padlocks, deadbolts, and even handcuffs. You will gain a deep understanding of how locks function and learn the art of lockpicking through hands-on experience. Whether you’re a curious beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop provides a safe and educational environment to explore this intriguing skill. Lockpicking tools will be available for purchase so you can continue the fun after leaving!
Introduction:
BlackGirlsHack (BGH) is excited to present the inaugural Hacker Halted Escape Room Village—an innovative, gamified experience designed for technology and cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals. This unique event combines the thrill of escape room challenges with the substantive knowledge, with fireside talks, and networking opportunities in the field of cybersecurity and technology.
Event Overview
The Hacker Halted Escape Room Village offers a dynamic environment where participants engage in a series of meticulously designed escape rooms, each themed around critical aspects of cybersecurity. This event is structured into multiple sessions throughout the day, each lasting 3 hours—30 minute briefing, 60 minutes for the escape room challenge, 30 minutes for networking followed by an hour of fireside talks.
Format and Schedule
- Pre-Session Briefing (30 minutes): Participants are introduced to the event format, briefed on the rules of engagement, and divided into four teams.
- Escape Room Challenge (60 minutes): Teams tackle four unique challenges:
- Physical Security Challenge: Teams must navigate physical locks and security measures to retrieve their key.
- OSINT Challenge: Participants use open-source intelligence tools to crack codes and uncover hidden keys.
- Linux Challenge: This challenge requires teams to use their knowledge of Linux operating systems to solve puzzles and obtain the key.
- Flipper Challenge: Involving electronic flipper tools, teams must manipulate digital locks or systems to secure their key.
- Networking and Debrief (30 minutes): After the escape challenge, participants will engage in a networking session to discuss the puzzles, share insights, and connect with fellow professionals.
- Fireside talks (60 minutes, 4-15 minute talks)
Objectives
The primary goals of the Hacker Halted Escape Room Village are:
- Educational Engagement: Participants will gain hands-on experience with real-world cybersecurity scenarios, enhancing their understanding and skills in a fun, interactive setting.
- Professional Networking: The event provides a platform for budding and seasoned professionals to exchange ideas, experiences, and opportunities in the field of technology and cybersecurity.
- Community Building: By fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment, the event aims to strengthen the community ties among technology professionals and enthusiasts.
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced Skills: Participants will leave with improved practical knowledge of cybersecurity techniques and strategies.
- Increased Collaboration: By working in teams to solve the challenges, participants will enhance their teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Expanded Professional Network: The networking sessions are designed to foster connections that can lead to mentorship, collaboration, and career advancement.
Conclusion
The Hacker Halted Escape Room Village promises to be an engaging and educational experience, blending the excitement of escape rooms with the serious pursuit of cybersecurity excellence. We invite all technology enthusiasts and professionals to join us in this unique event that not only challenges but also enhances your skills and professional network.
Contact Information
For more details and to register for the event, please contact BlackGirlsHack at info@blackgirlshack.org. We look forward to welcoming you to an exhilarating and enriching experience at the Hacker Halted Escape Room Village!
In the Defender Village, participants will get hands-on experience defending a network against a Live-Attack. In this village, there will be the opportunity to practice defending a variety of networks from various real world attacks. Participants will be required to identify the attack, investigate the attack, stop and remediate the attacks.