XPLOIT-Xpecto'26

Event Overview: XPLOIT is a high-intensity, on-site team showdown where you tackle challenges by crafting and modifying software at its core—dig into assembly code, uncover hidden functionality, revive dormant features, and ship working solutions with clear documentation. Mode: Offline (On-site) | Duration: 120 minutes Eligibility: Open to all Team Size: 3–4 members Event Format: Problems: 4 main problems (100 pts each) + 1 surprise problem (250 pts) Release: Main problems go live at the start; surprise problem unlocks 80 minutes into the event Hints: Progressive hints will be released gradually during the contest Format: Single round with a live leaderboard Contest Rules: Allowed resources: Online resources are permitted (docs/blogs/LLMs etc.) No inter-team communication: Any communication/collaboration between teams = disqualification Plagiarism policy: Similarity checks will be done; copied/shared solutions = disqualification Ethical boundary: Work only on targets provided by organizers; attacking external systems is strictly forbidden Judges’ decisions are final. No appeals. Code of Conduct: Compete with integrity. Keep it professional—no toxicity or disruptive behavior. Rule violations / unsportsmanlike conduct may lead to disqualification.