ByteBreach 2026.1
Challenge is LIVE!
- Follow the clues - they start right on this page
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Your goal: find the hash of the password of user
bozidar - Test your skills in OSINT, cryptography, web security, and more
- Join our Discord community for hints and discussions
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Awards
WhatTheStack Ticket
The first three participants to submit the correct hash and a qualifying writeup will each receive a free ticket to the WhatTheStack 2026 conference.
Requirements:
- Correct hash of user
bozidar's password - Writeup linked from a publicly accessible URL
- Must indicate you want the ticket when submitting
- First three correct submissions for WTS ticket win!
Internship at BeyondMachines
Apply for a paid internship at BeyondMachines running from June to September 2026.
Requirements:
- Ideally, correct hash of user
bozidar's password, but not required - Writeup of what you did and how far you got - linked from a publicly accessible URL
- Internship applicants must be undergraduate students at Macedonian universities
- Must indicate you want to apply for the internship when submitting
Bragging Rights
Prove you cracked it. Get your name on the wall of successful participants.
Requirements:
- Correct hash of user
bozidar's password - Writeup is not required
How to Submit
To submit your solution, post it in our submission form with:
- The hash you found (if you did)
- A link to your writeup (website, Google Doc, HackMD, GitHub - anything publicly accessible) - if applying for a ticket or internship
- Which award you are going for (ticket, internship, or bragging rights)
Challenge Rules
How to Participate
- Start from this page - it contains your first clue
- Follow the trail of clues using your security skills
- Your final goal is the hash of the password of user
bozidar - Document your journey if you want a ticket or are applying for the internship
Important Guidelines
- No destructive actions: Do not attempt to damage, deface, or disrupt any systems
- 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!
