picoCTF 2024
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picoCTF is a free computer security education program with original content built on a capture-the-flag framework. This year's competition featured beginner to advanced challenges across multiple categories.
Overview
picoCTF 2024 was an exciting competition that ran from March 12-26, 2024. As one of the largest and most accessible CTF competitions, it attracted thousands of participants worldwide.
Competition Format
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Team Size: Individual or teams
- Categories: Web Exploitation, Cryptography, Reverse Engineering, Binary Exploitation, Forensics, and General Skills
Statistics
- Over 10,000 participants
- 100+ challenges across 6 categories
- Points ranged from 50 to 500
Highlights
This competition was particularly well-suited for beginners while still offering challenging problems for experienced players. The challenges progressively increased in difficulty, providing an excellent learning experience.