// ANNUAL CTF COMPETITION

Spooky

CTF

A Halloween-themed cybersecurity competition hosted both in-person and virtually every fall by CSN! Except a spooky theme and a collection of hauntly eerie cybersecurity challenges!

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ATTENDEES

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YEARS OF CTF'S

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DIVISIONS

// ABOUT

What is SpookyCTF


SpookyCTF is an annual Halloween capture-the-flag competition that features spooky challenges with real-world attack simulations. It's designed for beginners and veterans alike, with a focus on learning, fun, and thematic flair. Expect haunted memory forensics, cryptic puzzles, and more — all wrapped in a chilling narrative. Compete solo or with a team and put your skills to the test this fall!

// CHALLENGE TRACKS

Competition Categories


Forensics
Bin/Rev
Web Exploitation
OSINT
Cryptography
Miscellaneous

// RULES

Competition Rules



01   No flag sharing or spoilers between teams.

02   Be respectful and inclusive to all participants.

03   There is no maximum team size, but prizes usually scale to a maximum of 4 people per team.

04   No attacking competition infrastructure.

05   All flags follow the format: flag{ex@mpl3_flag!}

05   Have fun and stay spooky! >:)

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