DC32 Challenge



Writeup Of Challenges

All of the DEF CON 32 HHV CTF challenges are available here!

DC32 HHV Challenge

The Glitch

In a dystopian cyberpunk future, the megacity of Neon Nexus is dominated by CyberCorp, a leading corporation known for its cutting-edge cybernetic augmentation modules. Recently, CyberCorp introduced their latest batch of enhancements, which quickly became popular due to their advanced AI capabilities. However, unbeknownst to the public, these enhancements contain a critical defect, purposefully introduced by the corporation. This defect triggers a condition known as “cyberpsychosis” in its users, causing them to lose control over their actions. As users succumb to this state, their AI-augmented cybernetic enhancements begin to take over, dictating their every move.

As the crisis, now known as “The Glitch,” continues plunging Neon Nexus into chaos, turning once ordinary citizens into dangerous, uncontrollable beings, CyberCorp rises and seizes the moment of chaos. Amidst the digital onslaught, they introduce a temporary “solution”: a mandatory new module, developed in collaboration with the government, that all citizens must wear. Officially, this module is designed to prevent severe episodes of cyberpsychosis by allowing remote control to disable affected individuals if they become dangerously uncontrollable. However, the truth beneath this facade is more sinister. CyberCorp purposely engineered the defect in their cybernetic enhancements to instigate a crisis, thereby creating a massive demand for this new, government-enforced control module—further cementing their control over the population and dramatically increasing their profits.

CyberCorp has also developed a permanent fix, but this solution is reserved exclusively for their board members and a select group of elites, further deepening the societal divide. The hacker group that uncovered this secret communication is now tasked with infiltrating CyberCorp’s facilities to obtain this patch and distribute it freely throughout the city.



Keep an eye on this page for more information as it comes out!



Schedule

There are online as well as physical stages for this year’s challenge. The online component will remain up through DEF CON, 24/7. However any physical challenges that may require in-person activity in the Hardware Hacking Village can only be acquired during open hours of the HHV / SSV.

See the schedule for village hours and other information.

August 9th @ 10:00 PDT/UTC-7 CTF opens
August 11th @ 11:00 PDT/UTC-7 CTF closes
August 11th @ 1200 PDT/UTC-7 Awards given out in the HHV / SSV



CTF Registration and Submission

A Hack The Box account will be required in order to participate. Once created, you can join the CTF using the link below.

The Glitch Signup


ctf.hackthebox.com
Password: {easyWare}



Questions?

If you have any issues or questions, find us on-site in the Hardware Hacking Village / Soldering Skills Village, or join us on the DEF CON Discord server during the hours the village is open.