PAYLOAD PURSUIT
“Payload Pursuit” is a Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge designed with 7 exciting levels. Each level presents questions and flags related to IEEE,
testing participants’ technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. Participants will race against time to capture as many flags as possible to win the competition.
EVENT SUMMARY:
Introduction and Rules Briefing:
● The event began with a detailed explanation of the CTF format. Participants were briefed on the competition structure, objectives, and how to tackle challenges effectively.
● Instructions were provided on how to solve the challenges and capture flags, covering essential cybersecurity tools and techniques. Teams were also informed about the rules, scoring process, and timelines to ensure smooth execution throughout the event.
Level 1-7 Challenges:
● The competition featured seven distinct levels, each increasing in difficulty to test participants’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
● Levels involved various technologies and cybersecurity concepts, such as cryptography, reverse engineering, web exploitation, and network forensics.
● Hints were released at strategic intervals to support participants, helping them progress through particularly challenging levels while still preserving the integrity of the competition.
Flag Submission and Scoring:
● Teams were required to submit flags after solving each challenge. These flags served as proof of successful completion.
● A Google Form was used to collect flag submissions, which allowed the event organizers to maintain a clear record of timestamps for each submission. This system helped in tracking the real-time progress of the teams and ensured accurate scoring.