Hacking Contest by OffSec

[Equix3n-]

Offensive Security has declared winners and posted the solutions to the contest.
http://www.information-security-training.com/blog/

Now that I look at the answers I feel so stupid that I wasn't able to clear this stage. I was on the right track but someone or the other regularly changing the passwords confused me a lot.

[Ketchup]

Offsec released some of the reports for the challenges. 

http://www.information-security-training.com/news/hsiyf-runner-up-documentation/

I feel absolutely silly for spending I don't even know how many hours trying to modify an exploit to work with Windows 7, when I didn't have to    I can't believe I missed the completely easy route and went for something nuts.  It's not the first time though    Oh well, live an learn.

[impelse]

That's the way to learn, I am very sure you will never forget it and next time you will save time.

[hayabusa]

That's the way to learn, I am very sure you will never forget it and next time you will save time.

Amen!  But congrats on the fun and learning you DID get, Ketchup.

[Equix3n-]

Thanks, Ketchup!
These reports clearly demonstrate how different people take different approaches to achieve the same goal.

[zeroflaw]

Oh man! So there was no lag on the noob-filter! Everyone was saying that so I assumed everyone was trying to exploit the filter all at the same time. Oh well, better luck next time... hopefully

[j0rDy]

a great way to keep learning new stuff and to keep everyone on there toes! good to see OffSec liked it too and turned it in to an annual event!