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Capture The Flag security tools

CTF Tools Arsenal

Complete toolkit for Capture The Flag competitions and security research. From classic ciphers to modern cryptography, steganography to forensics - everything you need to solve security challenges.

23 Security Tools
8 Categories
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Most Popular CTF Tools

Quick access to the most used security tools

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Base64 Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode Base64 strings with multiple variants

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URL Encoder/Decoder

URL encode/decode with support for double encoding

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Caesar Cipher

Classic shift cipher with brute force capabilities

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ROT13/ROTn

Rotation cipher with customizable shift values

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Hash Generator

Generate MD5, SHA1, SHA256, SHA512 hashes

CTF Success Tips

Essential strategies for Capture The Flag competitions

Reconnaissance First

Always start by gathering information about the challenge

  • Read challenge descriptions carefully
  • Look for hints in file names
  • Check file metadata and headers

Try Common Encodings

Start with the most common encoding schemes

  • Base64 is very common
  • Check for URL encoding
  • Look for hex patterns

Classic Ciphers

Many CTFs use historical encryption methods

  • Caesar cipher with different shifts
  • ROT13 for quick wins
  • Frequency analysis for substitution

Hidden Data

Information can be hidden in unexpected places

  • Check image EXIF data
  • Look for steganography
  • Examine file structures

Pattern Recognition

Look for mathematical patterns and sequences

  • Frequency analysis reveals patterns
  • Check for ASCII values
  • Look for binary patterns

Network Analysis

Understand network protocols and traffic

  • Analyze packet captures
  • Check for hidden services
  • Look for unusual ports

Ready to Solve CTF Challenges?

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