HackerXploit CTF

A National Level 24-Hour Cybersecurity Challenge Organized by the Department of Cyber Security, School of Computing at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Tiruchirappalli), HackerXploit CTF 2026 is a high-intensity Jeopardy-style Capture The Flag (CTF) competition designed to test your technical depth, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Event Overview: Format: Jeopardy-style CTF (solve challenges, earn points) Mode: Online Duration: 24 Hours Date: 7th may 2026 Team Size: 1–3 members Domains Covered: Participants will face real-world inspired challenges across: Web Exploitation Cryptography Reverse Engineering Digital Forensics OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) Miscellaneous Challenges Rewards: ₹8,000+ Cash Prize Pool ️ Certificates for top performers Participation certificates for all eligible teams Who Can Participate? Students, cybersecurity enthusiasts, and professionals Beginners looking to explore CTFs Experienced players aiming to compete at a national level Rules & Guidelines: No Attacks on Infrastructure: Do not perform DoS/DDoS, brute-force on platform services, or attempt to disrupt the CTF infrastructure. This will result in immediate disqualification. ‍‍ Team Collaboration Only: Collaboration is strictly limited to your registered team members (1–4).Sharing flags, hints, or solutions with other teams is prohibited. No Flag Sharing / Writeup Leaks: Posting flags or solutions publicly (Discord, WhatsApp, GitHub, etc.) during the competition is strictly forbidden. Automation Policy: Automated tools/scripts are allowed only where appropriate.However, excessive brute-forcing or unintended automation against the platform is not allowed. Respect Challenge Boundaries: Exploit only what is intended within the challenge scope.Attacking unintended services, other participants, or admin systems is strictly prohibited. Flag Submission Rules: Flags must be submitted in the correct format (e.g., flag{...}) Flags are case-sensitive unless specified otherwise Scoring System: Jeopardy-style scoring (dynamic or static based on difficulty) First bloods may receive bonus recognition In case of a tie, submission time will be considered Hints & Announcements: Hints (if any) will be released on the official platform or communication channel. Stay updated. Disqualification Criteria: Attacking infrastructure or other teams Flag sharing or plagiarism Exploiting unintended vulnerabilities outside the challenge scope Any behavior deemed unfair by organizers ️ Final Authority: The decision of the organizing team will be final in all cases. Why Participate? Hands-on exposure to real-world cybersecurity scenarios Improve your hacking and analytical skills Compete with top talent across the country Strengthen your CTF profile