"Upon attempting to open the file using 7-Zip , I noticed the filenames were encrypted/visible, but the contents required a password." 3. Analysis & Exploitation Explain the "Aha!" moment. How did you get in?
Briefly state the goal (e.g., "Analyze the provided 7z archive to recover the hidden flag"). 2. Initial Reconnaissance PorcupineCrummy.7z
Did you use a tool like John the Ripper or Hashcat ? "Upon attempting to open the file using 7-Zip
If you can tell me what was inside the file or what tools you used to solve it, I can flesh out the technical details for you! Briefly state the goal (e
(e.g., Forensics / Cryptography / Reverse Engineering) Difficulty: (e.g., Easy / Medium)
Example: 7z2john PorcupineCrummy.7z > hash.txt && john --wordlist=rockyou.txt hash.txt
Did you use HxD or strings to find hidden metadata? 4. Extraction List the files found inside the archive: hint.txt – (Describe what was inside). image.png – (Was there hidden data in the LSB?). flag.txt – The target file. 5. The Flag Provide the final string and explain how it was formatted. Flag: CTF{P0rcupin3_Crumb_Tr4il}