Ready to save the world? Hack The Box is organizing Cyber Apocalypse CTF 2021, the ultimate CTF (Catch The Flag) challenge, from Monday, April 19th 12:00 UTC to Friday, April 23rd 18:00 UTC.
& Daphne Deiktaki, Head of Marketing
Cyber Apocalypse CTF 2021 is open to anyone who wants to test their hacking skills, win fantastic prizes and become part of a global hacking team with the aim of… saving the planet! Many of you will be wondering what we mean by the phrase “saving the planet” so continue reading this article and be fully informed about Hack The Box’s original and interesting initiative for all aspiring ethical hackers!
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CYBER APOCALYPSE CTF 2021 CONCEPT
Hack The Box and CryptoHack have prepared the top hacking contest, tailored specifically for the online event.
"…April 22nd is Earth Day and it has been destroyed by malicious aliens. Their evil plan is to take control of our planet. Only you can save us with your hacking skills..."
Who can participate in the CTF?
EVERYONE! Ethical hackers, cybersecurity pros and hacking enthusiasts who like new challenges are invited to compete and support the planet by solving challenges and earning bounties. Collect the most points by dropping as many “1337: targets in the nebula.
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This CTF is aimed at:
- those who are now taking their first steps in infosec
- cybersecurity enthusiasts
- experienced hackers
- those who want to join the team by testing their cybersecurity skills
HACK FOR A GOOD CAUSE
For every challenge that gets at least one solution, Hack The Box will make a donation to Code.org. Your goal is to hack as much as possible to help support Code.org's mission. The team that achieves the most flags will also receive a special prize!
Code.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to and increasing minority participation in computer science education.
Challenges by Hack The Box
The creators have years of experience participating in all the major CTFs. They created a team of Subject Matter Experts and we offer you the best hacking experience. Amazing theme and content for Jeopardy-Style CTF lovers. From web to pwn and hardware to reverse engineering, this CTF will make you use all the knowledge you have. Hacking is a sport and exploits are the best game!
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Challenges by CryptoHack
The CryptoHack team joins forces with Hack The Box to create the best crypto content. From simple cryptography algorithms to the most difficult mathematical problems. Crypto is cool because while it seems impossible to those who don't understand, it becomes a game once the magic of mathematics is revealed.
COMPETITION RULES
- It is strictly prohibited to perform any form of Denial Of Service (DDoS) or any other malicious action against the servers or related infrastructure.
- Do not try to brute force the flag submission system.
- Do not perform unwanted actions against other groups/members.
- Do not attempt to exchange flags/write-ups/hints of the challenges during the competition with other participating teams or with individuals outside the competition.
- Do not distribute CTF content (the challenges) to third parties for help.
- All groups must consist of a maximum of 10 members. Groups with more members will be disqualified.
- Behavior on Discord and towards other players or the HTB team must comply with the ToS and Discord ToS. Failure to do so will result in appropriate punishment.
- Familiarize yourself with the applicable ToS regarding content and intellectual property.
- Any violation of these terms will automatically disqualify the player from the competition.
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TOP 10 HALL OF FAME
1stTeam :
- 1,500 USD Cash
- £100 HTB Swag Card
- HTB Stickers
- Annual VIP PLUS
- 1,000 Academy Cubes
2ndTeam :
- 1,000 USD Cash
- £50 HTB Swag Card
- HTB Stickers
- Annual VIP
- 500 Academy Cubes
3rdGroup :
- 500 USD Cash
- £25 HTB Swag Card
- HTB Stickers
- 6 Months VIP
- 250 Academy Cubes
4thGroup :
- 500 USD Cash
- £25 HTB Swag Card
- HTB Stickers
- 6 Months VIP
- 250 Academy Cubes
5thGroup :
- 3 Months VIP
- 250 Academy Cubes
6th to 10th Group :
- 1 Month VIP+ Each
How to participate in Cyber Apocalypse CTF 2021
Step 1:Go to ctf.hackthebox.eu
Step 2:Create an account
Step 3:. Create or join a group. Note that groups can consist of one (1) to ten (10) people
Step 4:Join the Cyber Apocalypse CTF
Learn more on the official Cyber Apocalypse CTF 2021 website
LET'S HACK!
