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Description:
Cryptic Nexus is a beginner-friendly Capture The Flag (CTF) event conducted on lab computers, where teams solve computer science-based puzzles to uncover hidden flags. Participants will decode encrypted messages using techniques such as binary encoding, Caesar cipher, Base64 decoding, and simple steganography.
The event consists of two rounds. In Round 1, teams will attempt three easy-level questions. Upon solving at least one question, Round 2 will be unlocked, which contains two medium-level questions. Each correct answer reveals a flag in the format *flag{answer}*, which teams must submit to earn points.
The total duration of the event is one hour. Teams can attempt questions in any order within a round, and their performance will be tracked based on score and time. The team with the highest score at the end of the event will be declared the winner.
Evaluation:
Each question has a predefined score based on difficulty:
Easy questions: 5 points each
Medium questions: 10 points each
Total maximum score: 35 points
Teams earn points only upon correct submission of flags
Teams can attempt questions multiple times
Winning Criteria:
Team with the highest total score wins
In case of a tie: Team that solved the questions in less time will be ranked higher
Code of Conduct:
Each team can have a maximum of 2 members
Participants must use only the assigned lab computer
Use of AI tools or external unfair means is strictly prohibited
Teams must not communicate or collaborate with other teams
Any form of malpractice will lead to disqualification
