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  • Released 19 Jun 2025

Packet Pursuit

Start the machine, hack the system, and find the hidden flags to complete this challenge and earn points!

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Packet Pursuit - Network Traffic Analysis Challenge

Challenge Overview

Welcome to Packet Pursuit! In this challenge, you'll dive into the world of network traffic analysis. You've been given a packet capture file containing suspicious network activity. Your mission is to analyze the traffic, identify unusual patterns, and uncover a hidden flag that has been transmitted over the network.

Learning Objectives

  • Understanding network protocols and packet analysis
  • Using Wireshark or similar tools for traffic inspection
  • Identifying suspicious network patterns
  • Extracting hidden data from network traffic

Challenge Details

The challenge provides you with a PCAP file containing various network communications. Your task is to analyze this traffic and find the hidden flag.

Required Skills

  • Basic understanding of network protocols
  • Familiarity with packet capture analysis tools
  • Knowledge of common network traffic patterns

Getting Started

  1. Open the challenge page in your web browser
  2. Download the provided PCAP file
  3. Open the file in your preferred packet analysis tool

Success Criteria

  • You have identified the suspicious network activity
  • You have extracted the hidden flag from the traffic
  • You have submitted the correct flag