The Computer Lab CTF will be an information security Capture the Flag (CTF) event hosted by Computer Lab in New York City. An infosec CTF is a hacking wargame where the organizer hides digital "flags" on a network of computer systems, and participants attempt to find vulnerabilites that allow them to compromise systems and exfiltrate flags.
There's a history of infosec CTFs dating back to the mid-90s, where a CTF became the centerpiece of the DEFCON hacking conference. The DEFCON CTF has developed into a complex attack/defend style competition where teams must both patch their own vulnerable systems and try to exploit others. In recent years, other groups have developed different flavors of CTF to suit different audiences and the CTF is quickly becoming an alternative to the product-oriented "hackathon" events popular in Silicon Valley.
The Computer Lab CTF will introduce three main twists:
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Many flags will be private keys that unlock valuable crytocurrency wallets.
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It will be narrative-focused. Data on challenge servers and devices will serve as environmental storytelling.
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Challenges will aim to empower tech workers outside of the security industry.
We hope to help our developer friends leverage existing skillsets to HACK in a very fun and aesthetic way.
- Eyebeam
- BabyCastles
- NYC Resistor
- China Chalet
We have built n demo challenges that you can play online here.
- Simulate Equifax breach
- Pwn a router
- Hack a vape
We need help.
- Venue
- Play testers
- Writers
- Money
- Computers / devices
- Programmers
- Systems Administrators
- Advisors
- Sponsors
- Marketers
- Designers
- Artists
- Freaks
- Musicians