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Forensics CTF challenges

1,358 Forensics CTF challenges from 216 CTFs (2011–2026), 238 with writeups.

Top forensics techniques

#pcap-analysis 26 #pcap 17 #memory-forensics 9 #log-analysis 7 #file-carving 7 #disk-forensics 7 #steganography 7 #audio-steganography 5 #exif 5 #volatility 4 #deleted-file-recovery 4 #log-forensics 4 #pdf-forensics 4 #wireshark 3 #usb-hid 3

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Challenge CTF Weight Has
buzzbuzz IrisCTF 2024 24.59 files
camouflaged AirOverflow 2024 25.00 files
cool_songs SpringForwardCTF 2024 22.40 files
cryptid_calling BTCTF 2024 – files
cyberdyneadc BSidesSF 2024 – files
doctor BSidesSF 2024 – files
emuc2 DownUnderCTF 2024 68.04 files
event_code_hunt SpookyCTF 2024 22.40 files
fetus_stego CursedCTF 2024 Quals 19.50 files
fieldness Bearcat 2024 – files
flagserver BCACTF 2024 – files
foREGround SAS 2024 Quals 20.72 files
fog. BTCTF 2024 – files
groovy JerseyCTF 2024 21.26 files
haunted_server SpookyCTF 2024 22.40 files
heads_up COMPFEST 2024 – files
industrialspy_3 COMPFEST 2024 – files
insanity check reimagined UTCTF 2024 – files src
javai BSidesSF 2024 – files
locked_out JerseyCTF 2024 21.26 files
loss COMPFEST 2024 – files
lostinthevoid BSidesSF 2024 – files
lqri3a CyberOdyssey Akasec 2024 Quals –
memory_puzzle SpookyCTF 2024 22.40 files
minisculest TJCTF 2024 – files
nathan_on_osu osuigaming 2024 – files
no_end_in_sight BTCTF 2024 – files
noir CursedCTF 2024 Quals 19.50 files
objects_in_the_mirror cruXipher 2024 – files
out_of_click osuigaming 2024 – files
out_of_slide osuigaming 2024 – files
pals TJCTF 2024 – files
password_cracking_1 BTCTF 2024 – files
password_cracking_2 BTCTF 2024 – files
pcap_busterz_1 Pearl 2024 23.95 files
purified TJCTF 2024 – files
qRc0dE OSCTF 2024 – files
redacted BSidesSF 2024 – files
rerdp Defcamp 2024 Quals – files
sandy_hook_river SpookyCTF 2024 22.40 files