HackTheBox Addition Writeup
Explore the basics of cybersecurity in the Addition Challenge on Hack The Box. This very-easy-level Challenge introduces encryption reversal and file handling concepts in a clear and accessible way, perfect for beginners.
https://app.hackthebox.com/challenges/814
Description
Two ancient runes hold hidden powers. Combine them to unlock the sum and reveal their secret.
Task
Addition
Take in two numbers, a and b. Return a+b .
Example
Input
3 4
Output
7
Exploitation
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a = int(input())
b = int(input())
answer = a + b
print(answer)
Summary
The Addition Challenge on Hack The Box is a very-easy-level task designed to introduce beginners to basic programming and mathematical operations. Participants are given two numbers and must compute their sum using a simple Python script. This challenge demonstrates the fundamental process of reading input, performing arithmetic, and outputting results, providing a foundational understanding of handling data and basic programming constructs in a cybersecurity context.