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DEF CON 31

Project Obsidian CTF Winners

Congratulations to the champions of 2023's Capture The Flag competition! Here, we highlight the exceptional teams and individuals who showcased their skills and emerged victorious.

🥇 1st Place
Champions
GhidraGoons
Team Members:
obnoxious_goat
_marctheshark_
so1arf1ar3z
eddo

The ultimate champions who demonstrated exceptional skills in cybersecurity challenges and emerged victorious against all competitors.

🥈 2nd Place
Runner-up
AMBUSH

A formidable team that showcased outstanding defensive capabilities and strategic thinking throughout the competition.

🥉 3rd Place
Third Place
TheCancelledCrewxXqc

A skilled team that demonstrated excellent problem-solving abilities and technical expertise in the CTF challenges.

Competition Overview

Project Obsidian

The DEF CON 31 CTF featured Project Obsidian, a comprehensive cybersecurity challenge that tested participants' skills in:

  • • Digital forensics and incident response
  • • Network security and traffic analysis
  • • Malware analysis and reverse engineering
  • • Web application security
  • • Cryptography and steganography

Competition Highlights

Multi-Stage Challenges
Complex scenarios requiring multiple skill sets
Real-World Scenarios
Based on actual cybersecurity incidents
Team Collaboration
Emphasis on teamwork and communication
Legacy & Impact

Setting the Standard

The DEF CON 31 competition set new standards for CTF challenges, introducing innovative scenarios that would influence future competitions.

The success of Project Obsidian demonstrated the importance of realistic, multi-faceted cybersecurity challenges in developing practical skills.

Community Impact

The competition fostered a strong sense of community among cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts.

  • • Knowledge sharing and collaboration
  • • Networking opportunities
  • • Skill development and mentorship
  • • Industry recognition and career advancement
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