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#pdf CTF challenges

5 CTF challenges using pdf from 5 CTFs (2014–2026), 4 with writeups. Mostly Forensics (60%) and Misc (20%).

Forensics · 3 Misc · 1 Pwn · 1

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Challenges

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Challenge CTF Weight Category Has
paperweight Z0d1ak 2026 Quals 25.00 Pwn files wu 1
brokenimg TCP1P 2023 97.33 Forensics files wu 1
pdfpile squ1rrel 2026 32.47 Misc files wu 1
Obscurity CSAW 2014 Quals – Forensics files wu 1
wizardry UTCTF 2024 – Forensics files src