DarkLead! CTF
Test your hacking skills, solve challenging puzzles, and compete with other cyber warriors in our Capture The Flag competitions.
Upcoming CTF Events
DarkLead! Happy Birthday R CTF 2025
Date & Time
April 14, 2025 - April 14, 2025
Starts at 12:00 IST
Format
Jeopardy-style CTF
Team-based (1-5 players)
Prizes
1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $6,000
3rd Place: $4,000
DarkLead! Shadow Apocalypse CTF 2025
Date & Time
#### ##, 2025 - #### ##, 2025
Starts at 12:00 IST
Format
Jeopardy-style CTF
Team-based (1-3 players)
Prizes
1st Place: $##,###
2nd Place: $#,###
3rd Place: $#,###
Challenge Categories
Web Exploitation
Challenges focused on finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications.
Cryptography
Challenges that test your knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and their weaknesses.
Binary Exploitation
Challenges that involve finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in binary programs.
Forensics
Challenges that involve analyzing and recovering data from various digital artifacts.
Current Leaderboard
| Rank | Team | Score | Solved | Last Submission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ThW01f | #### | 32/32 | # days ago |
| 2 | Mr.Pop | #### | ##/## | # day ago |
| 3 | m3h6u6 | #### | ##/## | # days ago |
| 4 | Ryzael | #### | ##/## | # days ago |
| 5 | ascend_x | #### | ##/## | # day ago |
Active Challenges
SQL Injection 101
A simple web application with a login form. Can you bypass the authentication?
Broken RSA
We intercepted an RSA encrypted message and some parameters. Can you decrypt it?
Hidden Secrets
We found this image on a suspect's computer. Is there something hidden inside?
How DarkLead! CTF Works
Register Your Team
Create an account and form a team with your friends or colleagues. Teams can have up to 4 members.
Solve Challenges
Browse through various categories of challenges, download files, and find the hidden flags.
Submit Flags & Score
Submit your flags in the format DL!{flag} to earn points. The more challenges you solve, the higher your ranking.
Resources & Learning
Getting Started with CTFs
Practice Platforms
Sharpen your skills with these recommended practice platforms:
Ready to Hack the Planet?
Join the DarkLead! CTF community today and start solving challenges, competing in events, and connecting with other security enthusiasts.