Review the unzipped directory structure for unusual files, hidden files ( ls -a ), or weird file extensions.
BeaFloraScoreSeptember2007 Category: Forensic/Cryptography Description: Analyze the provided BeaFloraScoreSeptember2007.zip archive to retrieve the flag. 1. Initial Analysis File Type: ZIP Archive.
Use grep to look for flag formats (e.g., picoCTF{ , flag{ ) within all files. grep -r "flag" .
Based on the search results, "BeaFloraScoreSeptember2007.zip" appears to be a specialized or private forensic, cryptography, or coding challenge (likely in the style of picoCTF or a private CTF platform). The filename suggests data related to flora scores, potentially requiring the analysis of zip contents from September 2007.
Data is hidden within an image file ( .jpg , .png ) found inside the zip. Action: Use steghide or binwalk .
# Check file integrity unzip -t BeaFloraScoreSeptember2007.zip # Unzip the contents unzip BeaFloraScoreSeptember2007.zip Use code with caution. 2. Investigation Steps