HackTheBox Pursue the Tracks Writeup

Explore the basics of cybersecurity in the Pursue the Tracks Challenge on Hack The Box. This easy-level Challenge introduces encryption reversal and file handling concepts in a clear and accessible way, perfect for beginners.

mft2csv z.mft

Set the output path and analyze the resulting CSV file.

Files are related to two years, which are those? (for example: 1993,1995)

2023,2024

There are some documents, which is the name of the first file written? (for example: randomname.pdf)

Final_Annual_Report.xlsx

Which file was deleted? (for example: randomname.pdf)

Marketing_Plan.xlsx

How many of them have been set in Hidden mode? (for example: 43)

1

Which is the filename of the important TXT file that was created? (for example: randomname.txt)

credentials.txt

A file was also copied, which is the new filename? (for example: randomname.pdf)

Financial_Statement_draft.xlsx

Which file was modified after creation? (for example: randomname.pdf)

Project_Proposal.pdf

What is the name of the file located at record number 45? (for example: randomname.pdf)

Annual_Report.xlsx

What is the size of the file located at record number 40? (for example: 1337)

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