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Recon CTF (Capture The Flag)
DEF CON 31 • 11th-13th August 2023
Recon Village ran two hands-on contests this year: Recon CTF and ReconAacharya. The Recon CTF was a Jeopardy-style OSINT and reconnaissance CTF. 248 players and 142 teams competed; total points achievable: 2,465. Winning team score: 895.
Event statistics
142 teams248 players2,465 total points
Winners
1st Prize
Pinja
Winning score: 895
2nd Prize
AtomicChonk
Score: 690
3rd Prize
Pheonix
Score: 385
Why Participate?
Learn new OSINT techniques
Network with other security professionals
Win prizes and recognition
Hands-on experience with real-world scenarios
Rules of the Contest
- 1Teams can have up to 4 members
- 2No attacking other teams or infrastructure
- 3All challenges must be solved using OSINT techniques
- 4Sharing flags or solutions is prohibited
- 5Decisions by judges are final
Ready to compete?
Register now and test your skills against the best in the community!