capture the flag challenges

Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges are cybersecurity competitions where participants work to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in systems to find specific pieces of hidden information called "flags." These challenges simulate real-world hacking scenarios, requiring skills like analyzing code, solving puzzles, and exploiting security flaws. The goal is to demonstrate expertise in cybersecurity by retrieving these flags within a set time. CTFs help individuals and teams develop practical skills in a controlled environment, fostering learning and collaboration while highlighting the importance of security practices in digital systems.