Registry Hunter

🔍 Can you uncover the hidden persistence mechanism in this compromised registry?

Challenge 07 Jan 2026 Pro Exclusive Solution (Pro)

🛡️ Master professional Windows Registry forensics techniques used by digital investigators
🔎 Learn to identify malicious persistence mechanisms hidden in system registries
💻 Discover how attackers abuse legitimate Windows features for persistence
🎯 Develop essential digital forensics skills for real-world incident response

Flags

Points

75%

Success Rate

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~1-2 min setup

Dedicated server

Private instance

Industry standard

Open the target and find the flags

Flag

+5 pts

Registry Hunter

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