This capture the flag is a little different from what you might be used to. These challenges are not about memorizing commands or spotting a single clever trick. They are about thinking like a modern analyst in a world where powerful tools are always within reach.

You are encouraged to use large language models. The puzzles are intentionally noisy, incomplete, or ambiguous. Logs look like real logs. Binaries behave like real software. Artifacts rarely point straight at the answer. The goal is not to avoid automation, but to guide it.

The flags are still there, what has changed is the path to get there. Success comes from asking good questions, validating what you are told, and knowing when to trust your tools and when not to.

Bring your curiosity, your skepticism, and your favorite assistant. Think carefully, experiment freely, and enjoy the process.