If there are images, use steghide or stegsolve . Check if the image has been "reflected" (mirrored) to reveal hidden bit patterns.
If there is a binary, look for reflection-based programming techniques (common in C# or Java) where the program inspects itself to execute hidden functions.
Look for or Atbash ciphers (Atbash is a "reflection" cipher). REFLECTED.rar
If a .pcap is inside, look for mirrored traffic or "ICMP Echo" (reflection) requests that might contain data. Step 4: Finding the Flag The flag is usually in a format like CTF{...} or FLAG{...} . Check for Base64 encoded strings that need decoding.
Tip: Extract the hash first using rar2john REFLECTED.rar > hash.txt . Wordlist: Start with rockyou.txt . If there are images, use steghide or stegsolve
Run md5sum or sha256sum to verify integrity and check against known challenge databases.
Below is a template and common methodology for developing a write-up for a file-based challenge like this. 🔍 Challenge Overview REFLECTED File Provided: REFLECTED.rar Look for or Atbash ciphers (Atbash is a "reflection" cipher)
The name "REFLECTED" might suggest the password is a mirror of a string found in the challenge description or the file's own metadata. 🧪 Step 3: Forensic Examination