I managed to decode the commands and obtain an interesting file, but I’m not sure how to proceed. A nudge from any of the solvers out there would be appreciated.
Thanks
Type your comment> @n3m0 said:
I managed to decode the commands and obtain an interesting file, but I’m not sure how to proceed. A nudge from any of the solvers out there would be appreciated.
Thanks
I’m in the same spot. I could obtain the file and its h**h. I think we have to use bruteforce. Someone who can confirm that this is the right path?
You should have obtained a sensitive file. To view its contents, you should supply a credential. Since you don’t have credentials, you have to obtain them somehow. Our old friend john may help.
Just analyze the facts, and reverse it to obtain that file. Thanks to @Angel235 .
pm me if you need help. however it is great challenge and everything is obvious just follow the flow from pcap file.
Thank you @davidlightman…that was great hint!
Fun little challenge. It took me some time too get the data decoded, but once I had that setup correctly using CyberChef, getting the flag was easy…
Someone help with PHP Warning: gzuncompress(): data error when trying to decode with the script…
This was a bit of a mind bender. You just have to believe in yourself to get through it. And keep passing the hash.
What a challenge! Props to the creator as it was very well done!
If anyone needs a guiding light through the obscurity, I am glad to lend a hand.
Thanks for the positive feedback – glad you guys enjoyed this one. In case you want to read my write-up on it, then see the following PDF document (password protected with the HTB flag): HackTheBox/Obscure_Forensics_Write-up.pdf at master · artikrh/HackTheBox · GitHub
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Really awesome challenge. I struggled a bit after getting the file, which I figured wouldn’t be protected at all, but after that everything went fine. LOVED IT!
I keep getting a corrupted file. Any hints?
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ONe of the best challenges I have ever solve. Wasn’t that easy but I learnt a lot!
Fun one and not crazy hard. Really enjoyed it. Happy to give hints via DM for anyone struggling.
Type your comment> @artikrh said:
Thanks for the positive feedback – glad you guys enjoyed this one. In case you want to read my write-up on it, then see the following PDF document (password protected with the HTB flag): https://github.com/artikrh/HackTheBox/blob/master/Obscure_Forensics_Write-up.pdf
Very nice one!
This was a really well-crafted challenge. Each part followed on from the last nicely as you work through it, and it all made sense. Kudos!
Real fun challenge thus far. I think I’m close to getting the flag but could use a hint. I don’t want to spoil it for others here, is there someone I could PM for some feedback?
Type your comment> @sageos said:
Real fun challenge thus far. I think I’m close to getting the flag but could use a hint. I don’t want to spoil it for others here, is there someone I could PM for some feedback?
Nvm, I found the flag. Thanks for a great challenge @artikrh I learned a lot.
Took the flag. Best task ever. I wish i could give @artikrh more then 1 respect 
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An interesting machine. The foothold is the hardest part. After you get the shell is just code understanding.