//Hacker track12 briefs

Hacker Challenges

Focus on security outcomes each month: CTF writeups, tooling, vuln research, and red-team style work. Same calendar as the developer track — enroll, build during the window, and submit on the site.

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2026-08

Beginner

CTF writeup: crypto 101

Goal Solve a public beginner crypto challenge and document every step. Requirements - Flag or full walkthrough - Explain the mistake that made it solvable

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Intermediate

Security tool: dependency scanner

Goal Build a small tool that flags risky dependency patterns in a repo. Requirements - CLI or script - Clear rules documented - Sample run on an OSS repo

0 enrolled · 0 approved

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Advanced

Vuln research memo

Goal Pick an open-source component, audit a narrow surface, and write a professional memo. Requirements - Hypothesis, methodology, result - Responsible disclosure stance even if no bug

0 enrolled · 0 approved

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Ready to take this on? Run /enroll in Discord to claim a tier before the window closes.

2026-07

Beginner

CTF writeup: crypto 101

Goal Solve a public beginner crypto challenge and document every step. Requirements - Flag or full walkthrough - Explain the mistake that made it solvable

0 enrolled · 0 approved

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Intermediate

Security tool: dependency scanner

Goal Build a small tool that flags risky dependency patterns in a repo. Requirements - CLI or script - Clear rules documented - Sample run on an OSS repo

0 enrolled · 0 approved

View submissions

Advanced

Vuln research memo

Goal Pick an open-source component, audit a narrow surface, and write a professional memo. Requirements - Hypothesis, methodology, result - Responsible disclosure stance even if no bug

0 enrolled · 0 approved

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Ready to take this on? Run /enroll in Discord to claim a tier before the window closes.

2026-06

Beginner

CTF writeup: crypto 101

Goal Solve a public beginner crypto challenge and document every step. Requirements - Flag or full walkthrough - Explain the mistake that made it solvable

0 enrolled · 0 approved

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Intermediate

Security tool: dependency scanner

Goal Build a small tool that flags risky dependency patterns in a repo. Requirements - CLI or script - Clear rules documented - Sample run on an OSS repo

0 enrolled · 0 approved

View submissions

Advanced

Vuln research memo

Goal Pick an open-source component, audit a narrow surface, and write a professional memo. Requirements - Hypothesis, methodology, result - Responsible disclosure stance even if no bug

0 enrolled · 0 approved

View submissions

Ready to take this on? Run /enroll in Discord to claim a tier before the window closes.

2026-05

Beginner

WiFi Security Assessment Tool

Create a Python script that scans for nearby WiFi networks and identifies common security misconfigurations — weak encryption, default passwords, or suspicious SSIDs. Document your methodology and findings in a short wri…

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Intermediate

Web Application Fuzzer

Build a custom web application fuzzer that automatically tests for common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and directory traversal. Include payload generation and result analysis. Size this for about 10 days of f…

1 enrolled · 0 approved

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Advanced

Container Escape Detection System

Research and implement a monitoring system that detects potential container escape attempts in real-time. Focus on syscall monitoring, capability abuse, and namespace violations. This advanced project suits about 10 days…

0 enrolled · 0 approved

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