ROOT 401

"Warning: This page may induce uncontrollable laughter and a deep urge to learn cybersecurity."

Challenge 1: Steganography

"Did you know? Cybersecurity professionals are like ninjasโ€”they hide things in plain sight. Prove you can be one by decoding this!"

Download the image and find the hidden message. Enter it below:

Challenge 2: Hashing

"Fun fact: If hashing were a superpower, it would be making something look like gibberish but always in the same gibberish!"

The hash is: 8bfe76e1849e77502224500c158706c7

Use this file for cracking the hash

hint : helper.txt is a list of possible answers

What is the original text?

Challenge 3: Encoding

"Cybersecurity folks love encoding! Itโ€™s like saying "I love you" but only to people with the decoder ring."

Download the encoded message and find the social media associated with it. The message

Which social media handle contain these texts?

Challenge 4: Cipher

"Fun fact: Caesar Cipher was invented by Julius Caesar to send love letters securely. Ok, maybe not love letters, but you get the idea!"

The ciphered text is: YVVA{wbggsl_iylhrlyz_YPLA}

Decrypt the message (Hint: Christiano Ronaldo).

Challenge 5: Vigenรจre Cipher

The encrypted message is: ICCM{vvjvbff_ofmozeev_IWFH}.

Legend says only those worthy of RIET can crack this code.

Use the ancient key: rootandrobot to uncover the secret.

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations, Cyber Hero! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations! You've successfully completed all the challenges and proven yourself as a true guardian of RIET's cyber community! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธโœจ** Your sharp skills and determination have safeguarded our virtual domains. ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ’ป This is just the beginning of your journey as a cybersecurity hero! ๐Ÿ”โšก Inspire others, share your knowledge, and protect the digital world. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Stay vigilant, innovative, and united as part of the RIET Cyber Guardians! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’™ The digital battlefield awaits your next victory!๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ