CTF Practice Challenges

Welcome to my CTF (Capture The Flag) practice area! Here you'll find a collection of hands-on cybersecurity challenges designed to test and improve your skills. Each challenge simulates real-world scenarios across different security domains from web exploitation to cryptography. Whether you're preparing for CTF competitions or just want to sharpen your security skills, these challenges offer a safe, legal environment to practice. Select a category below to get started!

Web Security Basics

Easy25 pts

What port does HTTPS use?

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This is the standard port for secure web traffic.

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443

Malware Types

Easy25 pts

What kind of malware demands payment?

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Think about recent cyber attacks on hospitals and businesses.

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Ransomware

Network Services

Easy25 pts

What port does DNS use?

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This is the standard port for Domain Name System queries.

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53

Security Tools

Easy25 pts

What tool is used to map open ports?

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This popular tool name starts with "N".

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Nmap

Linux Security

Medium25 pts

What file stores Linux user passwords?

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This file is in the /etc directory and has a spooky name.

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/etc/shadow

How to Submit Flags

These are practice challenges to help you learn various cybersecurity concepts. The flags are provided for learning purposes. In real CTF competitions, you would typically submit flags to a scoring server. Feel free to try solving these challenges and compare your answers with the provided flags.