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SCSC2026 Quals - Pedeef - Forensics Writeup

Category: Forensics
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Challenge Description#

A password-protected PDF where the contents are not accessible normally.

Analysis#

A password prompt / locked content indicates the PDF has password protection.

Solution#

Use an online PDF unlocker to bypass the password (e.g., ilovepdf unlock). After unlocking, open the PDF and select all—some text is hidden by matching the white background.

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SCSC2026 Quals - Pedeef - Forensics Writeup
https://blog.rei.my.id/posts/25/scsc2026-quals-pedeef-forensics-writeup/
Author
Reidho Satria
Published at
2026-02-17
License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0