Checkout my socials 1 - CTF Challenge Writeup

Challenge: Checkout my socials 1
Points: 50
Category: OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence)

Objective

The objective of the “Checkout my socials 1” challenge is to gather information from publicly available sources (OSINT) to identify the username. You will be provided with a link, and your task is to find the username associated with it.

Solution

To successfully complete the “Checkout my socials 1” challenge, follow these steps:

1. Access the Provided Link:

   • Click on the link provided in the challenge: https://imgur.com/xa4jBRt.

2. Examine the Content:

   • Upon visiting the link, you will be directed to a web page or image on Imgur.

3. Identify the Username:

   • Look for any visible information, such as a username, on the web page or image.

4. Flag Identification:

   • The username you find on the web page or image is the flag for this challenge.

5. Flag Discovery:

   • As you identify the username, you will uncover the hidden flag. The flag follows the format: petgrad2023{XXXXXXXXXX}.

6. By following these steps and accessing the provided link, you will successfully retrieve the flag through OSINT techniques.

Flag

The flag for this challenge is in the format: petgrad2023{XXXXXXXXXX}.

In “Checkout my socials 1” challenge, your task is to gather information from the provided link and identify the associated username. Best of luck!