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10K Hackers Defend the Planet Against Extraterrestrials
Hack the Planet s Cyber Apocalypse capture-the-flag contest attracts 10,000 competitors from across the globe.
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Extraterrestrial hackers pelted Earth with a hideous array of cyberattacks in a nefarious effort to take over the planet and during Earth Day celebrations, no less. Fortunately, thousands of volunteer security defenders were at the ready to save the planet.
So goes the tale of Cyber Apocalypse 2021, the first capture-the-flag (CTF) competition that Hack the Box (HTB) opened up to any and all players across the globe. HTB has a dedicated CTF platform, which has been used to host closed CTF events for universities and businesses. As Daphne Deiktaki, Hack the Box s head of marketing, said in an interview before the event, Cyber Apocalypse was different because, We are inviting absolutely everyone in the world. Anyone can join.