maltego community OSINT ctf

Put Your OSINT Skills to the Test with Real-World Scenarios

June 25, 2025 | 17:00–18:00 CET

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Uncover Challenges

Uncover this Task

Investigating Internet Infrastructure and Website

Uncover this Task

Investigating Person of Interest

Uncover this Task

Image-based Tracking and Analysis

Uncover this Task

Locating Industrial Facilities

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Guidelines for participants

Code of Conduct and Participation Guidelines for all Maltego Community OSINT CTF Participants. Please review it carefully before signing up.

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FAQ • Maltego Community OSINT CTF

When is the challenge happening?

The challenge takes place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 17:00 to 18:00 CET (11:00 AM ET) and runs for one hour.

Who can participate?

Anyone can join! The challenge is open to the public, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced investigator—no specific tools required.

How do I register?

Simply sign up using the link. Once registered, you’ll gain access to the CTF challenge.

Who wins the award?

The winning team will be the one with the highest total score at the end of the allotted time. Points are awarded based on task difficulty, and your score increases as your team completes challenges. In the event of a tie, the team that finished their tasks the fastest will be declared the winner

Are there awards or prizes?

Absolutely! What’s a challenge without rewards? Participants can earn digital badges and exclusive prizes. Details are listed in the section below.

When will I receive my prize?

We’ll reach out via email after the event. Make sure to register with a valid and active email address and keep an eye on your inbox! If you’re eligible for a prize, we may request additional information via a form to ensure proper delivery and compliance with our business integrity standards.

Can I share this challenge with others?

Yes, please do! The more participants, the better. We’re all here with open arms, ready to welcome new faces into the Maltego community.

What are the rules?

Please review the official participation guidelines document before registering to ensure fair play.

Should I participate solo or in a team?

Participants must form their own teams to take part in the CTF. Each team can have up to three members, but even if you’re competing solo, you’ll still need to create a team—just don’t invite anyone else. Teams are not assigned automatically.

Why is Maltego hosting this challenge?

As a leader in the OSINT space, we created this challenge to make learning fun, bring the community together, and give investigators at all levels a chance to test their skills.

What kind of challenges will there be?

Expect a variety of OSINT tasks from geolocation puzzles and network investigations to lightweight person-of-interest research.

What are hints, and how can I use them?

Hints provide small tips to help you complete a challenge. Unlocking a hint requires spending points. If you don’t have enough points, you can earn more by completing the “Free Points To Spend On Hints” challenge.

I think I can help improve the challenge content for the next round. Who can I contact?

We love you for that—thank you! Feel free to send your ideas or proposal to marketing@maltego.com. #WeMakeThisTogether

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Awards to Fuel Your Victory

All listed rewards will be granted individually to every member of the winning team

🥇 First Place Champion - OSINT Overlord

Crowned as the skilled OSINT investigator. You ruled the challenge with unmatched skill and speed.

1 x Maltego Professional License (valid for 3 months)*
1 x Hunchly License (valid for 1 year)
Exclusive Maltego Swag**
Digital Award Badge & Cover Image
Eternal Bragging Rights

🥈 Second Place Champion - Almost Overlord

Just a clue away from glory, you proved yourself a force to be reckoned with.

Exclusive Maltego Swag**
Digital Award Badge & Cover Image
Bragging Rights Included, No Download Required

🥉 Third Place Champion - Overlord in Training

Showed strong investigative skill and promise.

Digital Award Badge & Cover Image
Honorable Bragging Rights

🎖 For All Participants - Maltego Aligators

Snapping up clues with sharp eyes and sharper instincts, every investi-gator brought the bite. You're well on your way to OSINT greatness!

Digital Award Badge & Cover Image

*We will issue and activate the Professional license using the email address provided during registration. Please note that all activations are subject to the general terms and conditions for software licenses and accompanying services, as outlined here. License issuance follows our standard internal processes to ensure compliance with business integrity standards and to prevent misuse.

**You will receive an email after the event with a form to provide your shipping details. If you prefer not to disclose this information, you may simply disregard the email. Please note that, due to logistical constraints, swag items will only be shipped to addresses within the EU, USA, and Canada.

Meet the Minds Behind the Community OSINT CTF

"I’ve joined a bunch of CTFs before, but I never imagined I’d actually help create one. Hope you all have a great time!"

Mathieu Gaucheler Challenge Creator Senior SME, Maltego

"True victory lies not just in winning, but in the struggle, the learning, and the joy of the chase. Your participation lights the path for others to rise and do better."

Andrew Forded Advisor Director, Intelligence i1

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