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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