This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
online
1,352
Participants
121
Est. Projects
Think you can break systems before they break you? Zero Day Heist is an intense 6-hour Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge designed to test your real-world cybersecurity skills. This isn’t just theory – it’s hands-on hacking, problem-solving, and thinking like an attacker. From cryptography and web exploitation to reverse engineering and forensics, you’ll face challenges that simulate real vulnerabilities and zero-day scenarios. What to Expect: Realistic CTF challenges across multiple domains Progressive difficulty (easy → insane) Time pressure that forces sharp thinking Leaderboard-based competition Pure skill, no luck Event Details: Date: 17 May (12Pm to 6 Pm) Duration: 6 Hours Mode: Online Team Size: 2-4 members Rewards: Exciting prizes will be revealed soon (Trust us, worth the grind)
Judge Accessibility
Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10
Top signals
Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Estimated Audience
Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech
Technical Focus
AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%
Industries
Healthcare
Education
Climate
Technologies
Python
React
OpenAI
Why this estimate
• Hosted by a university
• Open to students
• MLH member event
Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.