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Midnight Ignition

Miscellaneous 100 pts standard
Challenge Description

The engine is silent, but the message is not. An image of a sleek machine was intercepted during an investigation. Analysts suspect it carries hidden data, possibly instructions, possibly something more. Initial scans reveal nothing unusual. But experienced eyes know: the most valuable secrets are never obvious. Follow the trail, uncover the key, and decode what lies beneath.

Flag format: HackCTF{...} Author - prap

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Not everything is stored in pixels, sometimes, data is appended rather than hidden.

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A compressed clue might help you find the key.

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Multiple layers of encoding protect the final message.

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