Auroral Challenge
Overview
The challenge, called Auroral, is designed to increase skills and accuracy. Anyone can participate in this challenge, as this challenge also has an educational purpose and it is compiled in 8 stages.
Knowledge
This challenge requires a basic understanding of networks, web applications, HTTP, programming concepts, a basic understanding of security, effective use of search engines such as Google, and critical thinking. It is very important to approach each step with attention to detail.
Remember to carefully examine the puzzle pieces provided to successfully solve each step. The challenge steps do not require a brute force attack or automatic phasing of the HTTP protocol. However, some steps may involve an offline brute force attack. Please refrain from phasing as it may result in a permanent IP ban. During the challenge, you can use Google, ChatGPT and other online resources for help.
Note: The steps are not ordered from easy to difficult.
Timeline
The challenge started on December 23rd and will be available for 7 days until December 30th.
You can start the challenge from Level 01