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SCSC2026 Quals - Pedeef - Forensics Writeup
[!NOTE] CTF CHALLENGE OVERVIEW
- CTF Event:
SCSC 2026- Category:
Writeup- Difficulty:
[EASY]- Tools Used:
Python 3,Linux CLI- Author / Writeup:
LIGHT
Category: Forensics
Flag: scsc26{l0ck3d_d0cum3nt_pDf}
Challenge Description
A password-protected PDF where the contents are not accessible normally.
Analysis
A password prompt / locked content indicates the PDF has password protection.
Solution
Use an online PDF unlocker to bypass the password (e.g., ilovepdf unlock). After unlocking, open the PDF and select all—some text is hidden by matching the white background.
Flag:
scsc26{l0ck3d_d0cum3nt_pDf}
SCSC2026 Quals - Pedeef - Forensics Writeup
Author
Light
Published at
2026-02-17
License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0