Oboegladly.7z -

Uncovering the hidden within the configuration metadata. Forensic Tools Used 7-Zip/WinRAR : For archive extraction. Strings : To find human-readable text within binary files.

: For decoding any Base64 or obfuscated strings found inside the archive. OboeGladly.7z

Determining the that was exfiltrated from the server. Uncovering the hidden within the configuration metadata

: Documents or scripts used by the "North Wind" malware. : For decoding any Base64 or obfuscated strings

is an encrypted archive file that serves as a cornerstone of the North Wind challenge within the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge 2023 (KringleCon). It is a forensics-focused puzzle that requires participants to extract and analyze artifacts from a compromised workstation. Overview of the Challenge

In the "North Wind" scenario, players must investigate a suspected security breach. The .7z file is an encrypted container that holds the key to understanding the attacker's actions. The primary goal is to find the password for this archive and analyze its contents to complete the mission objectives.

: The actual payload used to establish persistence on the system. Key Findings from the Archive