π― 2025 Edition (1st Edition)
PWCNTF 2025 - Inaugural Competition
The first annual PWCNTF competition that started the tradition of cybersecurity excellence. This groundbreaking event brought together talented hackers and cybersecurity professionals from around the world.
Key Details
- π Date: 2025
- π Format: Online
- π₯ Team Size: 2-5 members
- π Prize Pool: $5,000+
- β±οΈ Duration: 48 hours
Ansamblul Iulius Mall
Strada Aristide Demetriade nr. 1
TimiΘoara 300088, Romania
π― 2026 Edition (2nd Edition)
PWCNTF 2026 - Second Annual Competition
We're thrilled to announce the second annual PWCNTF competition for 2026! Building on the success of our inaugural event, this year's competition promises to be bigger, more challenging, and more rewarding than ever.
Key Details
- π Date: 8-10 Mai
- π Format: On-site
- π₯ Team Size: 5 members
- π Prize Pool: β¬6,000+
- β±οΈ Duration: 72 hours
βοΈ Challenges Category
PWCNTF 2026 features diverse challenges across multiple categories. Each challenge is crafted by experienced cybersecurity professionals.
Web Security
SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and modern web vulnerabilities. Exploit web applications and find hidden flags.
Reverse Engineering
Analyze binaries, crack encryption, and uncover the secrets hidden in compiled code.
Cryptography
Break ciphers, solve cryptographic puzzles, and recover encrypted messages.
Forensics
Investigate digital evidence, recover deleted files, and uncover hidden data.
Pwning
Buffer overflows, ROP chains, and binary exploitation. Low-level attacks on real targets.
Miscellaneous
Unique challenges that test creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
π» Hardware Requirements
To participate in PWCNTF 2026, ensure your team has the following hardware setup:
At least 4GB RAM, 2GHz processor, SSD recommended
Text editor/IDE (VS Code, PyCharm, etc.), compiler/interpreter for your language
Linux (Ubuntu/Kali) highly recommended, Windows/macOS also supported
Stable, high-speed internet (10 Mbps+) for accessing the competition platform
Wireshark, GDB, IDA Free, Burp Suite Community, and standard Unix utilities
VPN recommended for privacy, antivirus software, secure backup of solutions
Optional but Recommended
π¨βπΌ Staff & Organizers
Meet the experienced cybersecurity professionals organizing PWCNTF 2026:
15+ years in cybersecurity and CTF competitions
Expert in web security and cryptography
Systems administration and infrastructure specialist
Handles participant support and communications
Binary analysis and malware research expert
Digital forensics and incident response professional
π€ Our Sponsors
We're grateful to our sponsors who make PWCNTF 2026 possible. Their support enables us to offer amazing prizes and world-class infrastructure.
Platinum Sponsors
Leading cybersecurity solutions provider
Enterprise security specialists
Gold Sponsors
Encryption and data protection
Cloud security platform
Penetration testing services
Silver Sponsors
Development tools & platforms
Cybersecurity news & education
Interested in Sponsoring?
Companies of all sizes are welcome to sponsor PWCNTF. Contact us for partnership opportunities and sponsorship packages.
π Get In Touch
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