BeyondMachines Cybersecurity Challenges

Test your skills on cybersecurity challenges, enhance your knowledge, have fun!

ByteBreach 2025.2

  • Collect tokens and uncover clues leading to the next challenge
  • Test your skills in OSINT, cryptography, web security, and more
  • Submit detailed writeups for prize consideration
  • Join our Discord community for hints and discussions
Challenge Timeline

Start: December 15, 2025, at Noon CET

End: January 02, 2026, at Noon CET

Join Discord
I've added something in this site: https://cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/view/y77PNt4ibX8k97GA+8T4bqOFI49w7wbcehNS0DFn1Ag/p/embed/ You need a password. So here's a password, but it's also encrypted. OMSHCHTOXDCHHTVGMN Decrypt the password first. I've used a one-time pad. Because of course. You need the first paragraph of a book about Ana by Tolstoy, translated by Constance Garnett. PDF.

Prizes

1st Place
  • Free attendance to "Cyber Everywhere All at Once" masterclass in May 2026, Skopje
  • Swag package from our supporters
2nd & 3rd Place
  • €50 Amazon gift card
  • Swag package from our supporters
4th & Onward, While Supplies Last
  • Swag package from our supporters

Challenge Rules

How to Participate
  1. Start from this page - it contains your first clue
  2. Find and collect tokens throughout the challenge
  3. Each token leads to the next step
  4. Document your journey in a detailed writeup
  5. You can submit even if you haven't collected all tokens
  6. Get unstuck: Daily writeups of general techniques start December 16th on our Discord server - learn without spoilers!
Important Guidelines
  • No destructive actions: Do not attempt to damage, deface, or disrupt any systems
  • Writeup required: Detailed documentation is essential for prize consideration
  • Be ethical: Follow responsible disclosure practices
  • Ask for help: Join our Discord if you're stuck. We'll give hints if people are desperately stuck, but no spoilers!
  • Have fun: This is a learning experience - enjoy the journey!

Previous Challenges

ByteBreach 2025.1

ByteBreach 2025.1

February 5 - February 26, 2025

The first challenge of 2025 with exciting solutions and great community engagement!

ByteBreach 2024

ByteBreach 2024

2024

Our inaugural cybersecurity challenge featuring amazing solutions and enthusiastic participation!