MetaCTF: Rise with the Flock and Hack for Glory!

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🏆 MetaCTF Pro CTF — Hack the Flock

When: Saturday, November 1 • Time: 10:00am–4:00pm • Where: MetaCTF Village

Ready to soar? The MetaCTF Pro CTF brings a full-day competition to BSidesChicago with challenges spanning web, crypto, reversing, forensics, cloud, and more. And yes—our mascot Sasha has hidden a few flamingo-themed Easter eggs just for you. 🦩

Format & Vibe

  • All levels welcome: from approachable to very spicy.
  • Solo or teams: build your squad or join one on site.
  • Hints available: spend points strategically to nudge forward.
  • Live scoreboard: watch the flock jostle for the top perch.

Schedule

  • 07:30 – Doors open, check-in & setup
  • 10:00 – CTF launch & rules overview
  • 12:00–13:00 – Lunch (platform remains live)
  • Rest of Schedule TBD
  • 17:00 – CTF ends (winners announced during closing)

What to Bring

  • Laptop with Wi-Fi (USB ports recommended)
  • Power adapter (and a small power strip if you’re team-captain nice)
  • Optional: USB-bootable tools, common CLI utilities, note-taking app

We’ll provide power drops and internet. Be kind to your neighbors; share outlets.

Rules & Conduct

  • No attacking event infrastructure or other participants.
  • Only target services designated within the CTF platform.
  • Be respectful. Collaborate. Help newcomers rise with the flock.

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