Capture The Flag

All that you need to know about CYBERYUDH CTF: Event Overview: CYBERYUDH is a 2-day live cybersecurity battle designed to challenge observation, reasoning, and technical skill. Participants will encounter simulated incidents, hidden intelligence, and compromised artifacts. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned hacker, this is your chance to test your skills, learn real techniques, and prove your dominance in a controlled environment. Objective: Find the flags, work methodically, and trust very little. GOOGLE FORM LINK: https://forms.gle/eZjkosXEQhvQy3cs7 IMP note: Filling out the Google Form is MUST for participation. Note: Slots are very limited and registration may close at any time. Register immediately to secure your spot. Filling out the Google Form is MUST for participation Event Details: Dates: 12th & 13th February 2026 Venue: Lab 401, MES Wadia College of Engineering, Pune (411001)(Offline Mode) Team Size: Teams of 2 (Inter-college teams allowed) Eligibility: Open to all students (Beginners to Professionals) Prizes: Winner: ₹3,000 Runner-up: ₹2,000 Perks: Certificates for all participants. Format & Rounds: Day 1: Capture The Flag (CTF) Focus: Solve real-world cybersecurity challenges to uncover hidden strings (flags). Domains: Web Security, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), and Reverse Engineering . Duration: 2 Hours. Day 2: Boot2Root Challenge Focus: A realistic penetration testing environment where you must compromise a vulnerable machine. Goal: Escalate privileges from a normal user to the root account and capture the User Flag and Root Flag. Duration: 3-4 Hours. Rules & Guidelines: General Rules: Scoring: Points are awarded immediately. Ties are broken by the speed of submission Resources: External resources and AI tools are permitted, but you must rely on your own reasoning. Code of Conduct (Strictly Prohibited): Attacking competition infrastructure or attempting Denial-of-Service (DoS). Sharing flags or collaborating with other teams. Brute-forcing platform authentication. Note: Any violation results in immediate disqualification Important Notes: Mandatory: Filling out the Google Form is MUST for participation. Official Rulebook: Click here to view the Rulebook Contact for Queries: Devang Sonawane: 9689250552 Adwait Bangale: 9370025157