: Checking for "ZIP Slip" vulnerabilities or nested archives. In many "Prison" themed challenges, files are deeply nested or require a password found in a separate clue. 2. Forensic Analysis Steps
While specific write-ups depend on the platform, these challenges typically follow a structured analysis path: 1. Initial Triage and Metadata File: The_Prison_102.zip ...
: The first step is usually calculating the MD5, SHA-1, or SHA-256 hashes of the ZIP file to ensure integrity and search for existing reports on VirusTotal. : Checking for "ZIP Slip" vulnerabilities or nested archives