Just A Normal EXE CTF Challenge Writeup

Challenge Information

• Name: Just A Normal EXE
• Points: 500
• Category: Meoware
• Objective: Analyze a malware file to find the flag.

Solution

To solve the “Just A Normal EXE” challenge, follow these steps:

1. Initial Analysis:

   • Used VirusTotal to scan the provided malware file. This helps to get a preliminary analysis and detect any immediate issues.

2. Review VirusTotal Results:

   • Access the detailed report from VirusTotal, available here.

3. Identify Key Findings:

   • In the VirusTotal output, we found s3cr3t5.txt file mentioned in the relations.

4. Access the Flag:

   • Visit the URL associated with s3cr3t5.txt to retrieve the flag.

     

5. Flag : ihack24{obFusCat!on_Alw4ys_w0rK}