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No two cyber investigations are the same. One challenges you to uncover a hidden vulnerability in a hospital's web application. The other puts you on the trail of a phishing campaign that changes what victims see based on the device they're using. 🏥 The Hospital tests your ability to investigate web applications and uncover hidden weaknesses. 📱 Click & Phish challenges you to think like a threat investigator and expose a deceptive phishing infrastructure. Both missions are designed to build practical, hands-on cybersecurity skills through realistic scenarios. 💬 If you could only choose one mission today, which would it be, and why? #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #CaptureTheFlag #CTF #WebSecurity #Phishing #HandsOnLearning #CTFROOM

Every cyber incident tells a different story. Some begin with a vulnerable web application. Others start with a single phishing message. This week, we're spotlighting two hands-on investigations designed to help you think like a security professional. 🏥 The Hospital – Investigate suspicious activity on a government hospital's patient portal and uncover the hidden vulnerability. 📱 Click & Phish – Analyze an active phishing campaign, bypass content filtering, and expose what attackers are hiding. No matter which mission you choose, you'll build practical cybersecurity skills by solving realistic challenges inspired by real-world attack scenarios. 💬 Which mission would you start with; the hospital investigation or the phishing investigation? Tell us why in the comments. #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #CaptureTheFlag #CTF #HandsOnLearning #WebSecurity #Phishing #CyberTraining #ThreatHunting #CTFROOM

Join our partner, AFCHIX, for a free virtual mentorship panel on Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Deployment. Learn from experienced professionals from Azanet and Meta as they share practical insights, real-world experiences, and best practices for BGP deployment. 📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026 🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (EAT) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/d9sBM9TS Don't miss this opportunity to expand your networking knowledge, connect with industry experts, and grow your skills. #AfChix #BGP #BorderGatewayProtocol #Networking #InternetInfrastructure #NetworkEngineering #CyberSecurity #TechCommunity #WomenInTech #Mentorship #ProfessionalDevelopment #Meta #Azanet #InternetGovernance #CareerGrowth

Not every visitor is treated the same. Some phishing campaigns quietly profile their visitors before deciding what to reveal. A security scanner may see one thing, while a real victim sees something entirely different. Can you uncover the hidden content and expose the attacker's tactics? Take on Click & Phish and put your investigative skills to the test. #CyberSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #Phishing #WebSecurity #EthicalHacking #CTF #CTFROOM

It starts with a message. "Claim your reward." "Your account needs verification." "Limited-time offer." One click can lead to a carefully crafted phishing campaign designed to earn your trust before stealing your information. In Click & Phish, you'll investigate the infrastructure behind the attack, uncover hidden content, and learn how attackers tailor phishing pages to different victims. 🔍 Ready to expose the deception? #CyberSecurity #PhishingAwareness #WebSecurity #EthicalHacking #CaptureTheFlag #HandsOnLearning #CTFROOM

Represent Africa. Test Your Skills. The AFRICC 2027 Qualifiers are your opportunity to earn a place on Africa's cybersecurity team. Take part in a 48-hour online Jeopardy-style Capture The Flag (CTF) competition designed to challenge your technical skills across multiple cybersecurity domains, including: Offensive Security Digital Forensics Reverse Engineering Web Security Binary Exploitation (Pwn) Cryptography AI & AI Security Blockchain Security Hardware Security Competition Dates: 7–9 August 2026 If you're: ✅ Under 26 years old ✅ A currently registered student ✅ Ready to compete individually ✅ Available for future team training if selected This is your chance to demonstrate your skills and compete for an opportunity to represent Africa at AFRICC 2027. Register today: https://lnkd.in/dJiFaMvU #AFRICC2027 #CaptureTheFlag #CyberSecurity #CTF #EthicalHacking #CyberTalent #DigitalForensics #ReverseEngineering #Cryptography #WebSecurity #AI #AfricaTech #CyberCompetition #CTFROOM

Stuck on Pickler? Or want to see how someone else approached it? Join us this Thursday as Brandistone Mabeya walks through the Pickler vault, sharing the techniques, tools, and thought process behind the solve. 🗓 Aug 6 🕗 8:00–9:00 PM (EAT) 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/41oEoCM Bring your questions and join the session. 🔐 #WalkthroughThursday #CTFROOM #CyberSecurity #CTF #EthicalHacking #HandsOnLearning #InfoSec

This week’s CTFROOM briefing is live. Inside: dark mode and video tutorials on the platform, Walkthrough Thursday on Pickler with Brandistone Mabeya (6 Aug, 8–9 PM EAT), AFRICC 2027 Qualifiers next weekend, and a threat focus on how edge access is still turning into ransomware. If you only skim one update this week, make it this one — then pick a vault and practice. Hack. Learn. Upskill. www.ctfroom.com #CTFROOM #Cybersecurity #CTF #AFRICC #ThreatIntel #CyberDrill #AfricaTech

What if the website you're seeing isn't the real target? Attackers are becoming more sophisticated. Some phishing websites identify who's visiting and selectively display content, making them harder to detect and investigate. Your mission is to uncover what ordinary visitors never see. 🕵️ Click & Phish challenges you to investigate a live phishing scenario, bypass content filtering, and expose the hidden pages. Are you ready to think like an investigator? #CyberSecurity #Phishing #ThreatHunting #WebSecurity #CTF #CyberTraining #DigitalForensics #CTFROOM

Imagine receiving a promotional SMS from a brand you trust. You tap the link, and everything looks legitimate. But what if the page you're seeing isn't the same one someone else sees? Modern phishing campaigns don't always rely on fake-looking websites. Some adapt to their victims, serving different content based on the device, browser, or operating system being used. As the investigator, your mission is to uncover what's hidden, understand how the site filters its visitors, and expose the phishing infrastructure before more victims are deceived. 🕵️ Mission Brief: Click & Phish Take on the challenge and sharpen your web investigation skills with a realistic phishing scenario on CTFROOM. 💬 Have you ever received a suspicious SMS with a link? What made you question it? #CyberSecurity #Phishing #WebSecurity #EthicalHacking #CaptureTheFlag #CyberTraining #HandsOnLearning #SOCAnalyst #BlueTeam #CTFROOM