: Check the hex header using tools like hexedit or the Online Hex Editor . A standard ZIP should start with 50 4B 03 04 .
While specific challenge details can vary depending on the platform, these artifacts usually follow a standard forensic path: : stoneddude_2021-01.zip
: Check for a hidden image or .txt file. : Check the hex header using tools like
: If the ZIP contains images, use StegSolve to check different color planes (especially the Least Significant Bit or LSB). : If the ZIP contains images, use StegSolve
: Run strings stoneddude_2021-01.zip to look for human-readable text that might be a flag or a hint.
: Inspect EXIF data using ExifTool . Check the "Comments" or "Artist" fields for hidden strings or base64.
: Use Binwalk to scan for hidden files appended to the end of the ZIP. It is common to find JPGs or PNGs hidden inside. Steganography (The "StonedDude" Theme) :