Extract the files. If prompted for a password, common CTF passwords like "infected", "password", or "spooky" may be required, or the password might be found in a related challenge description. Phase 2: Analysis
If the flag appears as a string of random characters (e.g., ZmxhZ3tnMDBkX2pvYn0= ), it is likely Base64 encoded. Use a decoder to reveal the cleartext. Conclusion File: spookytimes_2-pc.zip ...
Check the EXIF data of any images found inside using exiftool . Often, clues or parts of the flag are hidden in the Comment or Artist tags. Extract the files