Sign in to the platform
- Each team shares a single login.
- Credentials are the same as those used during registration. Platform URL: TBA.
- Keep your login secure — misuse may lead to disqualification.
Technology · Chapter 03
Cyber Hackathon
Claim the flags. Defend the logic.
Welcome to CyberHackathon Techverse. This competition challenges your technical skills, creativity, and resilience in cybersecurity. You’ll face real-world inspired scenarios, solve challenges, and claim flags — competing against the best minds in the field.
- Winner
- PKR 30,000 + Shield + Certificate
- Entry
- PKR 1,500 per team
- Fee
- PKR 1,500 per team
- Team size
- 1 to 3 members
- Platform
- TBA
- Flags
- TECHVERSE{FLAG}
Prizes
What's on the line.
Winner
PKR 30,000 + Shield + Certificate
Runner-up
PKR 15,000 + Shield + Certificate
All participants
E-certificate
Platform URL: TBA.
Guide
The rulebook.
Announcements & updates
- Onsite and platform announcements will be made throughout the competition.
- Pay close attention — announcements may contain critical hints or updates about challenges.
Challenges overview
- Each challenge includes name and IP address (if required), difficulty (easy), flags and services, and root access requirement (if applicable).
- Challenges are mostly file-based.
- Challenges cannot connect to the internet. They can only connect to IPs assigned by the platform.
Claiming flags
- Flags follow the format: TECHVERSE{FLAG}.
- Only the whole FLAG is required for submission.
- Submit flags via the platform to earn points.
Gameplay mechanics
- Points are awarded for each flag discovered.
- Flags may be hidden in /root directories, environment variables, system files (/etc/passwd, /etc/shadow), or application-specific data (databases, cache keys).
- Findings (open ports, services) may provide extra hints.
- Connect to all listed services to fully complete a challenge.
Hints & notifications
- Hints unlock progressively as you work on challenges.
- Notifications may announce new challenges, removals, or critical updates.
- Always check the challenge page for progress tracking and hints.
Writeups & ratings
- Keep a detailed log of your work.
- After solving a challenge, submit a writeup explaining your methodology.
- Rate the challenge to help improve future competitions.
- Exceptional writeups may earn bonus points.
Rules of engagement
- No DoS attacks — keep concurrency sane.
- Do not abuse access — misuse leads to disqualification.
- Do not attack infrastructure — only target assigned challenge systems.
- No spoilers — don’t share flags or solutions before the event ends.
- No mass scans — targeted enumeration only.
- No brute force — unless explicitly allowed in a challenge.
FAQ
Frequently asked.
Are there extra points for exceptional performance?
Yes — awards for solves, best writeups, and category completions.
Where can I get hints?
Check challenge descriptions, hint sections, and announcements. If stuck, ask onsite support.
How are leaderboard ties resolved?
Higher points, then first to achieve points, then oldest registered team.
Can I publish or stream solutions?
No — publishing or streaming before the competition ends will result in disqualification.
Contact & support
Best of luck.
For contact & queries during the event:
CyberHackathon Techverse celebrates not just winners, but problem-solvers, innovators, and defenders. Outstanding participants will be recognized for technical excellence, clear communication, and professional incident handling. Best of luck!
Module lead
Sohaim
Module Lead