is an encrypted archive file that serves as a cornerstone of the North Wind challenge within the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge 2023 (KringleCon). It is a forensics-focused puzzle that requires participants to extract and analyze artifacts from a compromised workstation. Overview of the Challenge
: Once the password (often discovered to be NorthWind! ) is obtained, the archive can be extracted using tools like 7-Zip or p7zip . OboeGladly.7z
In the "North Wind" scenario, players must investigate a suspected security breach. The .7z file is an encrypted container that holds the key to understanding the attacker's actions. The primary goal is to find the password for this archive and analyze its contents to complete the mission objectives. is an encrypted archive file that serves as
To properly "write up" or solve this artifact, the following workflow is typically used: ) is obtained, the archive can be extracted
: Inside the archive, investigators usually find: