Hack4BugCTF 2026

Event Rules

The Hack4BugCTF 2026 is a nation‑wide capture‑the‑flag competition designed to push the limits of your security expertise. This is virtual CTF & there is no fee for that..

Teams will battle across diverse challenge categories, from web exploits to cryptographic puzzles.

Points are awarded based on challenge difficulty and speed of resolution, encouraging rapid, creative problem‑solving.

All participants must adhere to the strict code of conduct to ensure fair play and a safe competition environment.

• Each team may have a maximum of 3 members.
• Participants must operate strictly within the authorized challenge environment only.
• Any attempt to access or exploit infrastructure outside the intended scope will result in immediate disqualification.
• The competition will be conducted in a Jeopardy-style CTF format.
• Dynamic scoring is applied, where points decrease as more participants solve a challenge.
• Challenges can be solved in any order.
• DoS/DDoS attacks are strictly prohibited.
• Collaboration between different teams is not allowed.
• Sharing flags, solutions, or hints with other teams is strictly forbidden.
• Automated brute‑force attacks against flags or infrastructure are not permitted.
• All challenge solutions, exploits, and methodologies must remain confidential during the competition.
• Public disclosure of any challenge‑related information during the event will lead to disqualification.
• Discussing challenges, hints, or solutions on social media, forums, or external platforms is strictly prohibited.
• Any violation of the rules will result in instant disqualification without warning.
• No appeals or exceptions will be entertained after disqualification.
• For support or inquiries, reach out via Email (hack4bug@gmail.com), WhatsApp, or our Discord group.
• In case the CTF is suspended, it will be rescheduled and continued on the next available dates.
• All decisions made by the Hack4Bug organizing team are final and binding.

CTF Categories

• OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)
• Cryptography
• Digital Forensics
• Hardware
• Miscellaneous & Steg
• Reverse Engineering
• PWN & Binary Exploitation
• Web Security