# The **IDS Bypass** contest is&nbsp;held for the fifth time.

This competition is&nbsp;for those who want to&nbsp;test the strength of&nbsp;network protection systems. Participants must hack six hosts and steal the flags. They are opposed by&nbsp;an&nbsp;intrusion detection system (IDS), which checks traffic and blocks attack attempts using network rules and complex modules. If&nbsp;you get caught, the Telegram bot will notify you and tell you the name of&nbsp;the triggered rule. 

Vulnerable services are selected so&nbsp;that competitors focus their efforts on&nbsp;bypassing the IDS, and the number of&nbsp;possible solutions is&nbsp;unlimited. You will need a&nbsp;computer with an&nbsp;Internet connection. You can access the contest network via VPN and get the configuration files from the Telegram bot. There will be&nbsp;a&nbsp;network switch and cables at&nbsp;the stand for a&nbsp;faster connection.

You can get acquainted with the analysis of&nbsp;the competition of&nbsp;the previous year on&nbsp;Habr: 

- [IDS Bypass 2023](https://habr.com/ru/companies/pt/articles/745550/)
- [IDS Bypass 2022](https://habr.com/ru/company/pt/blog/669068/)

# This year, we're using our own blockchain-based in-game currency Posi token in our contests.

You can earn tokens in four contests: [IDS bypass](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=18), [Snatch](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=26), [Web3 Hack](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=22), and [SEQuest.](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=24)

First, register in the system, which automatically gives you a cryptocurrency wallet. Then, earn Posi tokens by completing tasks. These tokens can be used in two ways: 

- To buy PHDays merchandise in our game shop in the contest area. 
- To bid for the grand prize, a Sony PlayStation 5, in a special auction. Use the "Place a bet" button on your profile page—you can even team up with your friends to bid. The grand prize will go to the player who places **the highest bid by 12:00 UTC+3 on May 26.**

After PHDays Fest 2, unspent tokens will not expire. You can use them at other Positive Technologies events that have a game shop.
 
**Participate in the contests, earn tokens, and stay cybersafe!**


IDS Bypass

# Just yesterday, to send money to someone, you had to make a transfer through a bank. Today, you can send your money without intermediaries like banks. These direct transfers can be made by connecting to the blockchain and using smart contracts.

Smart contracts are programs that create analogues of banks, insurance companies, and electronic voting systems that work on the blockchain.

For this task, you will have to solve a series of challenges to hack smart contracts in order to withdraw all funds from the smart contract or to gain full control over the smart contract. That's on top of solving cryptographic problems and problems from the formal verification area (TLA).

To participate in the contest, you need a computer connected to the internet with an installed crypto-wallet (Metamask) for signing transactions and calling functions of smart contracts, as well as some test tokens of the Amoy network to pay for transactions.

The number of prize points awarded depends on how many tasks you solve and how quickly.

# This year, we're using our own blockchain-based in-game currency Posi token in our contests.

You can earn tokens in four contests: [IDS bypass](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=18), [Snatch](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=26), [Web3 Hack](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=22), and [SEQuest.](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=24)

First, register in the system, which automatically gives you a cryptocurrency wallet. Then, earn Posi tokens by completing tasks. These tokens can be used in two ways: 

- To buy PHDays merchandise in our game shop in the contest area. 
- To bid for the grand prize, a Sony PlayStation 5, in a special auction. Use the "Place a bet" button on your profile page—you can even team up with your friends to bid. The grand prize will go to the player who places **the highest bid by 12:00 UTC+3 on May 26.**

After PHDays Fest 2, unspent tokens will not expire. You can use them at other Positive Technologies events that have a game shop.
 
**Participate in the contests, earn tokens, and stay cybersafe!**

To participate online, add to the group in Telegram

Hack Web3

# A competition inspired by the works of Kevin Mitnick.

For the first time, there's a competition to test soft skills used in social engineering and by scammers! If you want to feel like a fraudster and ""break"" people, as well as manipulate the festival organizers, then this contest is for you!

**Before starting, be sure to register at the contest counter** and carefully read the rules and restrictions.

# This year, we're using our own blockchain-based in-game currency Posi token in our contests.

You can earn tokens in four contests: [IDS bypass](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=18), [Snatch](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=26), [Web3 Hack](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=22), and [SEQuest.](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=24)

First, register in the system, which automatically gives you a cryptocurrency wallet. Then, earn Posi tokens by completing tasks. These tokens can be used in two ways: 

- To buy PHDays merchandise in our game shop in the contest area. 
- To bid for the grand prize, a Sony PlayStation 5, in a special auction. Use the "Place a bet" button on your profile page—you can even team up with your friends to bid. The grand prize will go to the player who places **the highest bid by 12:00 UTC+3 on May 26.**

After PHDays Fest 2, unspent tokens will not expire. You can use them at other Positive Technologies events that have a game shop.
 
**Participate in the contests, earn tokens, and stay cybersafe!**

SEQuest

# Join the exciting $NATCH vulnerability search competition at Global Digital Bank.

Global Digital Bank is a modern bank that uses cutting-edge technology to provide a wide range of services and automate the customer experience. From multi-currency accounts to fast transfers and state-of-the-art mobile apps, this bank uses innovative technologies to simplify the lives of its customers.

Your job is to find vulnerabilities in the bank's system in the following areas:

- Online Banking (RBS)
- Android mobile application

Take the challenge, share your expert knowledge and help Global Digital Bank become even safer for all users!

If you have any problems with the bank or have any questions during the contest, report it in the Telegram channel in the comments under the special post or contact the experts on site in the contest area.

Violation of the rules, including social engineering and hacking the resources of the contest administrators is prohibited.

# This year, we're using our own blockchain-based in-game currency Posi token in our contests.

You can earn tokens in four contests: [IDS bypass](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=18), [Snatch](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=26), [Web3 Hack](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=22), and [SEQuest.](https://phdays.com/en/contests/?id=24)

First, register in the system, which automatically gives you a cryptocurrency wallet. Then, earn Posi tokens by completing tasks. These tokens can be used in two ways: 

- To buy PHDays merchandise in our game shop in the contest area. 
- To bid for the grand prize, a Sony PlayStation 5, in a special auction. Use the "Place a bet" button on your profile page—you can even team up with your friends to bid. The grand prize will go to the player who places **the highest bid by 12:00 UTC+3 on May 26.**

After PHDays Fest 2, unspent tokens will not expire. You can use them at other Positive Technologies events that have a game shop.
 
**Participate in the contests, earn tokens, and stay cybersafe!**

$natch

# A competition where you'll need to flex your machine learning and cybersecurity muscles to solve puzzles and capture the flag.

_Participation can be either individual and online._

You'll dive into data analysis, image processing, and hunting down system vulnerabilities. Only those who can truly apply their knowledge and skills will succeed and snag the flag!

Join us and show off your machine learning and cybersecurity prowess!



AI CTF

# Challenge yourself to attack a web application protected by a security filter.

The application contains a bunch of vulnerabilities, which, if exploited properly, will allow execution of OS commands, among other things. Now, we all know very well that hacking applications is a serious matter and should be approached with a sober and responsible mindset. So, to spice up the challenge, each 5 minutes we will slightly (by 50 ml) complicate the work of those participants whose actions the WAF most often reacts to. The winner is the player who earns the most points during the competition. And there will be valuable prizes at stake!

**Please note** that all participants must be of legal age and must sign an agreement before the game to accept responsibility for the consequences of participating in the competition.

You will need a laptop (any software is allowed), and we will provide a wired connection to the contest segment.

Contests

IDS Bypass

Hack Web3

SEQuest

$natch

AI CTF

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