Identifying the (GPS coordinates) of where the photo was taken (found via reverse image search or checking EXIF data).
A text file named flag.txt or a URL leading to the next stage of the puzzle.
Run strings preview.jpg to look for readable text hidden in the binary code.
The goal is to investigate the provided .rar file to find a hidden flag or specific piece of information (often a password or a location) using digital forensics and OSINT techniques. Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Finding a inside the image's "Save for Web" metadata. Common Findings for this File Archive Password: Often candy or a specific year like 2014 .
Use binwalk -e preview.jpg to see if another file (like a .txt or .zip ) is embedded inside the image.
Once the archive is opened, it typically contains an image (e.g., preview.jpg ). Steganography: Use tools like steghide or stegsolve .
Use exiftool to check for comments or creator metadata. Often, challenge creators leave hints in the "Archive Comment" section of a RAR file.