Check if data is embedded in the image: steghide extract -sf family_photo.jpg (use the password found in Step 2).
Always upload such files to VirusTotal before interacting with them. Family time.rar
If the archive extracts but only contains a regular family photo, the flag is likely hidden inside the image. Check if data is embedded in the image:
Run strings family_photo.jpg | grep -i "flag" to see if the flag is in the metadata. Family time.rar
If the output confirms it is a RAR archive (version 5.0 or 4.0) , proceed to extraction. 2. Handling Passwords (The "Family" Hint)