ByteBreach 2026.2
- Follow the clues - they start right on this page
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Your goal: find the token in the vault. The token is wrapped in
ByteBreach{ } - Test your skills in OSINT, cryptography, steganography, signal processing...
- Join our Discord community for hints and discussions
Challenge Timeline
Start: September 1, 2026, at Noon CET
End: September 19, 2026, at Noon CET
![[TODO: first clue goes here]](img/bytebreach2026.2.jpg)
Awards
Workshop Spot
The first participant to submit the correct hash and a qualifying writeup gets a free spot at our BeyondMachines Cyber Everywhere, AI in Everything Workshop.
Requirements:
- Correct token found
- Writeup linked from a publicly accessible URL
- Must indicate you want the workshop spot when submitting
- First correct submission wins!
Bragging Rights at WhatTheStack
Everyone who cracks the challenge gets their name on the Wall of Fame - and the list is published at the WhatTheStack Conference.
Requirements:
- Correct token found
- Writeup is not required
- Tell us the name or handle you want published
Honorable Mentions
We hand out our traditional made-up awards for the submissions that stand out - First Blood, most creative detour, most overkill writeup, and whatever else you surprise us with.
Requirements:
- Submit something memorable - you don't have to finish the challenge
- A writeup helps us see what you did
How to Submit
To submit your solution, post it in our submission form with:
- The token you found
- A link to your writeup (website, Google Doc, HackMD, GitHub - anything publicly accessible) - required for a workshop spot
- Which award you are going for (workshop spot or bragging rights)
- The name or handle you want on the Wall of Fame
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 token in the vault. The token is wrapped in
ByteBreach{ } - Document your journey if you want a workshop spot
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!
