Trace Labs Global OSINT Search Party CTF 2021.08 - DEF CON Edition

Trace Labsis a Not-For-Profit organization whose mission is to crowdsource the collection of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to generate new leads on active missing persons investigations. Note that ticket sales are originated at https://www.tracelabs.org/tickets.The missing persons issue is getting worse and requires modern and scalable solutions at various levels to help mitigate risk to society. Trace Labs leverages an intelligence platform that enables the collection of OSINT to power these crowdsourced community CTF events. These CTF events allow missing persons to receive the attention that is needed early in the search process.

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Join us for our Global OSINT Search Party CTF  DEF CON contest to crowdsource OSINT to assist law enforcement on real missing persons cases!

<a href="https://tracelabs.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Trace Labs</a> is a Not-For-Profit organization with the mission of crowdsourcing the collection of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to generate new leads on missing persons cases to assist law enforcement. The missing persons issue is worsening, requiring modern and scalable solutions at various levels to help mitigate risk to society. Using our in house built platform "Search Party", we enable the collection and processing of OSINT at scalable levels through our "OSINT Search Party" operations and events. These crowdsourced initiatives allow missing persons to receive the attention that is needed early in the search process.All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting Trace Labs infrastructure and operating costs to enable us to continue crowdsourcing OSINT to assist law enforcement in locating missing persons.

Event Schedule (In UTC Time)16:00-17:00 (UTC) - Mandatory Intro to Trace Labs &amp; CTF Briefing &amp; Setup (Zoom Webinar)17:00-23:00 (UTC) - CTF Platform Opens with Cases &amp; Live Music stream on Zoom Webinar20:00 (UTC) - Trace Labs Halftime Special23:00 - 24:00 (UTC) - CTF Platform Closed and Final Verification of Flags00:30 (UTC) - Announce CTF Grand Prize Winners &amp; Closing Remarks (Zoom Webinar)Note: By registering for this event you will be automatically registered as an attendee in our Zoom Webinar (An e-mail confirmation will be sent). Manually register here: <a href="https://tracelabs-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VKOiUya6QDKNNSR8zTNahQ" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://tracelabs-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VKOiUya6QDKNNSR8zTNahQ</a>

This CTF is 100% virtual, so contestants from any geographic location are encouraged to participate! We will be working on global missing persons cases for this event.Note: Registrants who get the "General Admission (W/ OSINT Combine Free Training)" ticket will receive free access to the <a href="https://academy.osintcombine.com/p/tracelabstraining" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">OSINT Combine Academy Trace Labs OSINT Foundations</a> course and a discount code for 40% off any other on demand course! You will be automatically enrolled in the course at OSINT Combine using the same name and e-mail you provide us at checkout and the 40% discount code will be e-mailed to you with your ticket. Only 300 of these tickets will be available.For this CTF, contestants can participate as a Solo Team or a Team of up to 4. Note: Each team member must procure their own ticket. A ticket is transferable to another person if you have not followed through on the team registration component listed below.Getting on the Platform &amp; Forming a Team:1. Visit <a href="https://ctf.tracelabs.org/register" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://searchparty.tracelabs.org/register" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://searchparty.tracelabs.org/register</a> 2. Enter in your full Eventbrite order number in the text box (Eg. 982036635)3. Enter a valid e-mail address, username, and password that meets the requirements shown on screen4. Once you have successfully created your account, you will be able to log in to <a href="https://searchparty.tracelabs.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://searchparty.tracelabs.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://searchparty.tracelabs.org</a> with the e-mail address and password you just set5. When logging in for the first time, you will have the option to create a new team, or join an existing team6. Create a Team - When creating a team you will choose a Team Name, and then be provided with a "Team Code" on the top left of your screen that you can give out to up to 3 additional team members7. Join a Team - When joining an existing team, you will need to enter in the "Team Code" provided to you by an existing member of that teamNote: After the first time logging in and setting up a team, a refresh on your browser may be required to load the platform's homepage.

How does the CTF work?For this CTF, several missing persons cases will be selected from around the world for contestants to collect OSINT on to generate new leads. This isn&#x27;t a typical &quot;Theoretical CTF&quot; where the flags are already known. All flags found by contestants are treated as new intelligence that can serve as a potential lead for an active missing persons investigation.At the start of the event, contestants will be able to view the missing persons case details by logging into the CTF platform at <a href="https://global.tracelabs.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://searchparty.tracelabs.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://searchparty.tracelabs.org</a> with the credentials you set up on the <a href="https://ctf.tracelabs.org/register" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://searchparty.tracelabs.org/register" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://searchparty.tracelabs.org/register</a> page.OSINT Flags from this <a href="https://searchparty.tracelabs.org/categories" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">list</a> that are submitted to the platform will be validated by a group of volunteer Judges to ensure relevance, accuracy, and to score points.Please also review our CTF rules <a href="https://www.tracelabs.org/getinvolved/ctf/ctf-rules" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.tracelabs.org/about/search-party-rules" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> for first time contestants. Prizes:Most Valuable OSINT (MVO) AwardThis award will be given out to the team in the CTF that provides one or more of the most valuable OSINT submissions throughout the event. A panel of judges will vote internally on the MVO award.The team that receives the MVO award will also receive:1. Up to four vouchers for the On-Demand <a href="https://register.automatingosint.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Automating OSINT Master Class </a>authored by Justin Seitz. This class covers Twitter, Instagram, YouTube. Web Scraping. Geographic Magic, Facebook, Visualization, and OSINT Search Engine!2. An official Trace Labs MVO Digital Badge. 3. Up to four 6 month <a href="https://www.intelligencefusion.co.uk/services/platform-subscription" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Intelligence Fusion Platform</a> Subscription Access4. Up to four $200 USD vouchers for any <a href="https://www.theosintion.com/courses/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The OSINTion training courses</a>What is the Intelligence Fusion Platform? The Intelligence Fusion platform is an award-winning software that allows you to access timely, relevant and actionable intelligence from across the globe. By fusing military intelligence principles, datamining and crowdsourced intelligence, they empower you with a comprehensive insight into the security landscape as well as with the tools you need to analyse threats, monitor and detect security risks, streamline your operations and improve incident response.1st Place1. Access to the &quot;<a href="https://www.offensive-security.com/pwk-oscp/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Penetration Testing With Kali</a>&quot; (PWK) online course for up to four team members from <a href="https://www.offensive-security.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Offensive-Security</a>! This comes with 30 days lab access and one attempt at the OSCP exam!2. Up to four 1 year <a href="https://www.hackthebox.eu/individuals" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hack The Box </a>VIP Subscription3. Up to four <a href="https://www.offensive-security.com/labs/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Offensive Security Proving Grounds</a> 1 month subscriptions 4. Trace Labs Black Badge for each team member good for free entry to all Trace Labs Global OSINT Search Party CTFs for life.2nd Place1. Up to four 6 month <a href="https://www.hackthebox.eu/individuals" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hack The Box </a>VIP Subscriptions2. Up to four <a href="https://www.spiderfoot.net/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SpiderFoot</a> HX Standard Subscriptions3rd Place1. Up to four <a href="https://hunch.ly/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hunchly</a> 1 Year Licenses courtesy of Hunchly!2. Up to four 3 month <a href="https://www.hackthebox.eu/individuals" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hack The Box </a>VIP Subscriptions

Trace Labs Virtual BadgesNote: You must consent to us sharing your name and e-mail address with <a href="https://badgr.io" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">badgr.io</a> at the checkout screen for your ticket to receive a badge after the CTF. Within 48 hours following the end of the CTF, you will be e-mailed your badge.Trace Labs believes in recognizing its members for the skills they gain with us and the achievements they accomplish as a result of those skills. Our collection of badges allow you to follow your interests and stand out from the crowd.You will be eligible for the following types of badges by signing up for this CTF:Contestant Participation BadgesBy participating as a contestant in this CTF you are automatically eligible for the Contestant Participation Badge.Top Team BadgesEach member of a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd placed team will also win a badge. In tradition with the famous DEF CON Black Badge, Trace Labs will be offering the members of the winning team with a Trace Labs Black Badge. Anyone with a Trace Labs Black Badge gets free Global OSINT Search Party CTF entry for life. 1st Place Team – Black Badge2nd Place Team – Silver Badge3rd Place Team – Bronze BadgeA full overview of our badges can be viewed <a href="https://ca.badgr.com/public/issuers/6TKAiUpfRW-5EKn2A60zCg/badges" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>

<a href="https://hunch.ly/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>How to Prepare for the Event1. Review the Trace Labs OSINT Search Party Training Video Series: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaJQR699XLt4ib7yWgvaWM7KA12uTlB9" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaJQR699XLt4ib7yWgvaWM7KA12uTlB9</a>This series covers:<ul><li>Introduction to Trace Labs</li><li>OSINT Search Party Contestant Training</li><li>OSINT Search Party Judge Training</li><li>Introduction to Setting up Sock Puppets for OSINT</li></ul>2. Recommended to check out the <a href="https://academy.osintcombine.com/p/tracelabstraining" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">OSINT Combine Trace Labs Foundation OSINT Course</a><ul><li> Note: Registrants who get the "General Admission (W/ OSINT Combine Free Training)" ticket will receive free access to the <a href="https://academy.osintcombine.com/p/tracelabstraining" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">OSINT Combine Academy Trace Labs OSINT Foundations</a> course and a discount code for 40% off any other on demand course! You will be automatically enrolled in the course at OSINT Combine using the same name and e-mail you provide us at checkout and the 40% discount code will be e-mailed to you with your ticket. Only 300 of these tickets will be available.</li></ul>3. Recommended to check out Joe Gray's TheOSINTion's LIVE "Introduction to People OSINT/Missing Persons OSINT" course<ul><li>Free 2 hr condensed version of course from conINT 2020 can be viewed here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EePeB9A2ZAk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EePeB9A2ZAk</a></li><li>Course Details: <a href="https://www.theosintion.com/courses/osint-investigations-people/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.theosintion.com/courses/osint-investigations-people/</a><a href="https://www.theosintion.com/courses/introduction-to-people-osint-missing-people-osint/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a></li><li> Use promo code TraceLabs15 for 15% off</li></ul>4. Have a personal laptop ready to use<ul><li>Note: it is highly recommended to not use a work laptop</li></ul>5. Get on boarded to the OSINT Search Party CTF platform<ul><li>Refer to "Getting on the Platform &amp; Forming a Team" section above</li></ul>6. For this CTF specifically, we will have a dedicated channel in the DEF CON 29 Discord set up. See below for instructions:<ul><li>Create a <a href="https://discord.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Discord</a> account if you don't have one already</li><li>Go to <a href="https://discord.gg/defcon" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://discord.gg/defcon</a> to join the DEF CON server</li><li>Tune into the ce-tracelabs-osint-search-party-text-ce channel prior to and on the day of the CTF for contest communications</li><li>All contestant communications will be taking place in the DEF CON Discord channel</li></ul>7. Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/TraceLabs" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tracelabs/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Linkedin </a>to stay up to date with other event related communications8. Prepare Your "Work Environment" ahead of time to help you stay anonymous when gathering OSINT on the missing persons at the event<ul><li>Review the new Trace Labs OSINT Search Party CTF Contestant Guide <a href="http://download.tracelabs.org/Trace-Labs-OSINT-Search-Party-CTF-Contestant-Guide_v1.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a></li><li>Recommended to check out the Trace Labs Kali OSINT Distribution <a href="https://www.tracelabs.org/initiatives/osint-vm" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> (Comes preconfigured with OSINT tools for missing persons investigations)</li><li>Use a VPN or use TOR. You likely want to hide your trail.</li><li>Setup sock puppet social media accounts (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Google +, etc.) - We have a new video to help guide you <a href="https://youtu.be/3KPO58wkw7M" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a></li><li>NOTE: We strongly advise against being logged into your own personal social media account when viewing profiles of missing persons</li></ul>Confused about time zones? Check out <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Trace+Labs+DEF+CON+Global+Search+Party+CTF&amp;iso=20210807T16&amp;p1=1440&amp;ah=8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://timeanddate.com</a> to get the event time in your local time zone.If you have any questions, please reach out to us at <a href="http://info@tracelabs.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@tracelabs.org</a>Check out our <a href="https://www.tracelabs.org/shop" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">swag shop</a> to pick up your very own Trace Labs "Intelligence Operator" Shirt or Hoodie!

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