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Sneak Peek into Fetch the Flag CTF 2025

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January 21, 2025

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Calling all hackers! Fetch the Flag, Snyk's annual Capture the Flag (CTF) competition, is back for 2025. Join this exciting virtual event on February 27, 2025, hosted by Snyk and cybersecurity expert John Hammond, from 9 am to 9 pm ET. 

Play at your own pace against thousands of players from across the globe and have the opportunity to sharpen your security skills, win prizes, and exploit vulnerabilities!

What to Expect at Fetch the Flag CTF 2025

This virtual competition offers 20+ hands-on hacking challenges, where you can compete individually or with a team of up to five players. Test your skills with challenges designed for both beginners and experts. The top three teams will win Meta Quest 3S VR headsets. Join a global community of hackers for a day of competition, skill-building, and fun!

A Look Back at Fetch the Flag CTF 2023 

Curious to see challenges from our last Fetch the Flag? Check out our 2023 challenge write-ups below - and start warming up for this year:

Beep64 

Quick Maths

Ominous 

GetHub

Sparky

Bedsheets

Get a Head Start with CTF 101 

New to CTF competitions? Join our CTF 101 Workshop on February 13, 2025, at 11 am ET to learn the basics of solving CTF challenges. With live expert support, you'll have the tools and tips needed to make the most of the competition. 

Save the Date for Fetch the Flag CTF 2025 

Sign up now to secure your spot, and keep an eye on your inbox—we’ll send all the event details as February 27 draws near. We can't wait to see you there!

Compete in Fetch the Flag 2026!

Test your security skills in our Capture the Flag event, February 12–13, 12 PM ET to 12 PM ET.

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