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💪 Well done everyone!

🏁 Great hunting. We noticed that all the challenges have been solved. Therefore, we have designed and published three more bonus challenges. Enjoy the last challenges.

UCTF2023 will be finished 4th September 2023 at 12:00 GMT (15:30 IRST).

Happy Hunting.

Dear attendants,

We're going to close the scoreboard till the end of the competition.

Happy Hunting!

🌟 Dear UCTF Participants,

As the sun sets on this epic journey of wit and skill in the realm of UCTF 2023, organized jointly by Urmia University and Urmia University of Technology, 🌇 we stand in awe of your unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of knowledge. The Cyberspace has witnessed your brilliance, 💡 and the challenges have bent to your will. 💪

🚀 Join us in celebrating this remarkable journey on our Telegram channel: t.iss.one/u_ctf

The journey of this Urmia Capture The Flag competition, brought to you by Urmia University and Urmia University of Technology, has come to its triumphant conclusion. Yet, the spirit of discovery and camaraderie that binds us remains. In the world of ones and zeros, you've proven that collaboration, creativity, and the unyielding pursuit of excellence knows no boundaries. 🌐

We've seen sparks of genius, 🔥 strategic brilliance, 🧠 and a hunger for knowledge 📚 that knows no bounds. Each flag captured 🚩 was a testament to your ingenuity, and every line of code forged an unbreakable connection among us all. 🤝

As we bid farewell to UCTF 2023, let us carry forward the lessons learned, the memories forged, and the friendships kindled. 🛤 We may have reached the end of this chapter, but the adventure continues. The digital frontier is vast, and there are countless challenges waiting to be conquered. 🌌

Stay curious 🤔, stay passionate 🌋, and keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of cybersecurity. The UCTF community thrives on your dedication, and together, we will continue to explore the uncharted depths of cyberspace. 🛡

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey, a legacy created by Urmia University and Urmia University of Technology. Until we meet again in the realm of 1s and 0s, keep the UCTF flag flying high! 🏁

Warm regards, 🤗

[ The UCTF Team ]

🏆 UCTF 2023 - Final Winners Announcement 🏆

Dear participants and enthusiasts,

After intense competition and remarkable displays of skill, we are delighted to announce the final winners of UCTF 2023. These exceptional teams have demonstrated outstanding expertise and determination:

🥇 1st Place: /mnt/ain
- Congratulations to the team "/mnt/ain" for securing the coveted 1st place! Your dedication and problem-solving prowess have truly shone throughout this contest.

🥈 2nd Place: Phish Paprikaš
- A remarkable achievement by "Phish Paprikaš," landing them in the well-deserved 2nd place. Your consistent performance has been commendable.

🥉 3rd Place: FlagMotori
- "FlagMotori" has exhibited impressive skills and claimed the 3rd position. Your dedication and resilience have not gone unnoticed.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all participants for your dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship. UCTF 2023 has been an incredible journey, and these teams have stood out among the best.

Stay tuned for more challenges and competitions in the future. Your passion for cybersecurity and dedication to continuous learning are truly inspiring.

Once again, congratulations to our winners, and thank you all for being part of this amazing contest!

Best regards,

[ The UCTF Organizing Team 🚀 ]

📣 Call for Write-Ups: Share Your Expertise with the UCTF Community 📣

Dear UCTF 2023 Participants,

Your journey through UCTF 2023 has been a testament to your skills, determination, and cybersecurity prowess. Now, it's time to give back and contribute to the growth of our community.

🖊 Submit Your Write-Ups: We invite all participants who have successfully solved challenges to share their insights, methodologies, and solutions in the form of write-ups. Your contributions will not only enrich our collective knowledge but also provide invaluable learning resources for fellow enthusiasts.

🌟 Why Share Your Expertise?
- Help Others Learn: Your write-up can be a stepping stone for someone new to the field.
- Build Your Portfolio: Showcase your problem-solving skills and build your cybersecurity portfolio.
- Contribute to the Community: Strengthen the UCTF community by sharing your knowledge.

✏️ How to Submit:
1. Prepare a detailed write-up of your solved challenge(s).
2. Include a clear explanation of your approach, tools used, and any insights gained.
3. Format it neatly for readability.
4. Please submit your write-up to CTFtime at your earliest convenience.

🌐 Stay Updated:
- For the latest news and updates, follow our Telegram Channel.
- Join the conversation on X(Twitter) with the hashtag #UCTF2023.

Your contributions can make a significant impact on the learning and growth of others in the field. Let's collaborate and elevate the cybersecurity community together.

Thank you for your dedication to UCTF 2023, and we look forward to your insightful write-ups!

Best regards,

The UCTF Organizing Team 🚀

📊 UCTF 2023 Statistics Snapshot 📊

👥 Participants: 1204 eager individuals
👫 Teams: 747 spirited squads
🌐 IP Addresses: 3620 unique connections
🌟 Total Points: 9150 achievable points
🧩 Challenges: A thrilling lineup of 30 mind-bending puzzles

🏆 Challenges in Focus:
- 🥇 Warm Up: Dominating the leaderboard with a whopping 397 solves!
- 🚀 Flutter QRCode: The ultimate head-scratcher, with only 3 successful conquerors.

UCTF 2023 - where challenges met champions! 🎉

🌐 Stay Updated:
- For the latest news and updates, follow our Telegram Channel.
- Join the conversation on X(Twitter) with the hashtag #UCTF2023.

Stay tuned for more fascinating stats and stories from the contest! 🚀

🏆 Solving Statistics: Top and Bottom Challenges at UCTF 2023 🏆

Our participants left no challenge unturned at UCTF 2023! 🧩 Let's explore the spectrum, from the most conquered to the puzzlers that stood their ground:

🥇 Most Solved Challenges:
1. 🏆 Warm Up: An astounding 397 solves, boasting an impressive 85.01% success rate!
2. 🕵️‍♂️ Insider's Secret: Right behind with 337 solves, showing a solid 72.16% solve rate.
3. 🧭 Dorna: With 220 solves, participants embraced its 47.11% success challenge.
4. 🔒 htaccess: A formidable challenge with 205 successful solves at a 43.90% solve rate.
5. 🌐 Network Punk: Challenging but conquerable, with 185 participants achieving a 39.61% solve rate.

🥇 Least Solved Challenges:
1. 🧩 Farewell: A true enigma with only 4 brave solves, showcasing a 0.86% solve rate.
2. 🚀 Flutter QRCode: Puzzling, with just 3 triumphant solves at 0.64% success.
3. 🏦 LendingPool: A rare challenge, with 7 successful solves at 1.50% solve rate.
4. 📜 License, Please: Challenging the best, yet only 9 managed to crack it, at 1.93% success.
5. 🎉 Project Meme: Another head-scratcher, with 9 successful solves at 1.93% solve rate.

From triumph to mystery, these challenges left their mark. Did you dare to take on the least solved puzzles? Share your experiences and strategies with the community! 🗣

🌐 Stay Updated:
- For the latest news and updates, follow our Telegram Channel.
- Join the conversation on X(Twitter) with the hashtag #UCTF2023.

Stay tuned for more exciting insights from UCTF 2023! 🚀

🗳 Vote for UCTF 2023! 🗳

Dear UCTF 2023 Participants and Channel Members,

🙏🏻 We deeply appreciate your invaluable support in making UCTF 2023 a resounding success. Now, we kindly request your assistance once more.

🌟 Please take a moment to cast your vote for the weight of our event on CTFtime. Your vote is crucial in recognizing the effort and dedication put into organizing this contest. Let's make UCTF 2023 shine! 🚀✨

👉🏻 [Vote for UCTF 2023 Here]

🗓 Voting Ends: September 11, 2023

Your vote not only reflects your support but also contributes to the growth of the UCTF community. We're humbled by your participation and grateful for your ongoing support.

Thank you for being a part of UCTF 2023, and we look forward to your continued engagement!

🌐 Stay Updated:
- For the latest news and updates, follow our Telegram Channel.
- Join the conversation on X(Twitter) with the hashtag #UCTF2023.

Best regards,

[ The UCTF Organizing Team 🚀 ]

🚀 UCTF-2024 is Coming! Are You Ready for the Ultimate Cybersecurity Challenge? 🚀

We’re thrilled to announce that UCTF-2024 is just around the corner! 🌟 After last year’s success, we’ve been hard at work designing new, mind-bending challenges across categories like Exploitation, Cryptography, Reverse Engineering, and more. Whether you're here to sharpen your skills or compete with the best, UCTF-2024 will be an event to remember.

📅 Dates: Saturday, September 7, 2024, 12:00 UTC - Sunday, September 9, 2024, 12:00 UTC 
🌍 Location: Online - Compete from anywhere! 
🔗 Event Link: View on CTFTime

🎯 What to Expect:
• Innovative Challenges: Dynamic puzzles, real-world simulations, and more to push your limits. 🤯
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with top cybersecurity minds and expand your network. 🤝

🔗 Stay Connected:
• Join our Telegram Channel for updates and discussions. 💬
• Follow us on Twitter for the latest news and teasers. 🐦
• Explore our GitHub for past challenges and write-ups. 💻
• Visit our Website for all things UCTF-2024. 🌐
• Need Help? Contact our Support Bot on Telegram. 🤖

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: 
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible sponsors, without whom this event would not have been possible. Their support has been instrumental in bringing UCTF-2024 to life:

• Students' Scientific Chapter of Computer Engineering at Urmia University 
• Computer Engineering Association of Urmia University of Technology 
• Urmia University
• Urmia University of Technology 
• Arvan Cloud

Their unwavering commitment to fostering cybersecurity talent and innovation has been invaluable, and we are honored to have their partnership.

Let’s make UCTF-2024 unforgettable! 🚀🌟

Are you up for the challenge? 🏆 Get ready for the most thrilling UCTF yet!

📢 Important Update: 30-Minute Delay

Dear Participants,

We regret to inform you that the start of UCTF-2024 will be delayed by 30 minutes due to unforeseen circumstances. ⏳

We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we’ll be ready to kick off shortly! Stay tuned for further updates. 🔜

Best regards,
UCTF 2024 Organizing Team

⚠️ Dear Participants,

We regret to inform you that we are currently facing a technical issue with CTFd, our primary competition platform. Our team is working diligently to resolve this matter as quickly as possible. 🙏🏻

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during this time. We are doing everything we can to have the platform back up and running within the next few hours. Your patience and support mean a lot to us as we navigate this challenging situation. ❤️

Thank you for bearing with us.

Best regards,
UCTF 2024 Organizing Team

Dear Participants,

We are pleased to announce that we've successfully resolved the technical challenges we faced earlier. It’s been a tough few hours, as an issue with the file system of our main platform (CTFd) turned into a more complex problem. However, everything is now functioning as intended. ✅🎉

After approximately 4 hours of hard work, we are ready to officially kick off the competition. To make up for the delay, we’ve extended the competition time by 4 hours. ⏳

Enjoy the competition, and best of luck to everyone! 🍀💪

Best regards,
UCTF 2024 Organizing Team

New Challenges Unlocked: 10 More Challenges Revealed! 🚀


Dear Participants,

We are excited to announce that 10 additional challenges have been revealed for the second stage of the competition! 🎯 Test your skills and dive into the new challenges below:

- Travel Guide
- ASCII Art Studio
- Hidden Coordinates
- REVNG
- Modal 2
- Orange
- The Road of Redemption
- Sergio
- ADB
- Paho Puzzle

Jump in and show us what you've got! 💪 Good luck! 🍀

Best regards,
UCTF 2024 Organizing Team

"All Stage 3 Challenges Revealed! 🚀"

Dear Participants,

We are thrilled to announce that all challenges of Stage 3 have now been revealed! 🎯 These include:

- Drag n Zip
- Rasa
- Karaball
- Catch Me If You Can!
- Silent Knocker

Dive into these new challenges and give it your best shot! Stay tuned as we prepare for the upcoming fourth stage. 🏆

Best of luck! 🍀

Best regards,
UCTF 2024 Organizing Team

Heritage Encryption Challenge Unveiled: 500 Points of Pure Evil! 🏺

Dear Participants,

Brace yourselves, for the first challenge of Stage 4 is here! 🔥 We’ve just revealed the "Heritage Encryption" challenge, an epic 500-point puzzle in the OSINT category—designed to test the limits of even the most skilled competitors. ⚔️

Do you have what it takes to decipher the riddles of the past and claim the ultimate flag? Or will these ancient secrets remain buried forever? 🏆

Good luck, and may your intellect guide you through this treacherous challenge! 💡

Best regards,
UCTF 2024 Organizing Team

Challenge Hints Released: Navigate Your Path to Victory! 🌟

Dear Participants,

Exciting news! We’ve just provided hints for several key challenges of the competition. Here’s what you need to know:

- Silent Knocker
- Travel Guide
- Drag n Zip
- The Road of Redemption
- VLAN Wars

These hints are crafted to assist you in overcoming these challenges without any penalties. Our team is also hard at work on deploying and publishing additional challenges to further test your skills and strategies.

Get ready to dive deeper into the competition, and let these hints guide you to success! 🚀

Best of luck, and keep pushing forward!

Best regards,
UCTF 2024 Organizing Team

Scoreboard Frozen Until Competition End 🏁

Dear Participants,

Please be advised that the scoreboard is now frozen and will remain frozen until the conclusion of the competition. While you can continue to solve challenges and earn points, your scores will not be reflected on the scoreboard until the final results are announced.

Stay focused, and give it your all in these final stages! 💪

Best regards,
UCTF 2024 Organizing Team

🏁 UCTF-2024: A Journey to Remember! 🎉🎯

As UCTF-2024 comes to an end, it has truly been an unforgettable experience. Though the competition began with a 4-hour delay on the first day ⏳, things improved steadily, turning into a memorable event for all of us. 🏅

The scoreboard has now been unfrozen and is visible on our website. Congratulations to the top 3 teams! 🎖
🥇 TRX (7900 points)
🥈 FlagMotori (7800 points)
🥉 Minus Zero Knowledge (6100 points)

All services and challenges will remain accessible for the next two weeks ⌛️, allowing more time to explore and reflect on the challenges. Write-ups are always appreciated, whether on CTFtime here, YouTube channels, or other platforms. Official write-ups will also be released in the upcoming weeks. 📜💻

A special thanks to all who contributed—sponsors, challenge designers, and supporters. Your contributions made this event possible. 🙏🏻 Looking forward to UCTF-2025! 🤍🚀

With appreciation,
UCTF-2024 Organizing Team