General Rules
- No attacking the infrastructure. Do not attack the CTF platform, scoreboard, or any systems not explicitly part of a challenge. (Unless stated explicitly)
- No sharing flags. Do not share flags, hints, or solutions with others during the competition.
- No brute forcing flags. Do not attempt to brute force flag submissions. Rate limiting is in place.
- One account per person. Each person may only have one account. Multi-accounting will result in disqualification.
- No sabotaging other people. Do not interfere with other people's progress or attempt to access their accounts.
- Be respectful. Keep all communications professional and respectful.
- Timing The CTF will start at 6PM IST on 09/01/2026 and end at 6AM IST on 10/01/2026.
Flag Format
All flags follow this format:
TECHWKND{...}
Where ... is the flag content. Flags are case-sensitive.
Example: TECHWKND{th1s_1s_4n_ex4mpl3_fl4g}
Scoring
- Each challenge has a dynamic value system.
- Hints may/maynot be available for some challenges.
Challenge Categories
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Crypto | Cryptography challenges |
| Pwn | Binary exploitation |
| Rev | Reverse engineering |
| Web | Web application security |
| Blockchain | Smart contract & blockchain challenges |
| Misc. | Miscellaneous challenges |
Challenge Access
- Some challenges require connecting to remote servers via
nc - Downloadable files are provided for offline analysis
- Do not perform denial-of-service attacks on challenge servers
Contact
For any issues or questions during the CTF:
Code of Conduct
By participating, you agree to:
- Follow all rules
- Report any vulnerabilities in the infrastructure responsibly
- Compete fairly and honestly
Violations will result in immediate disqualification.
Good luck and have fun! 🚀