Brute-N-Unlock

Event Category

Group(2)

Event Brief

• Participants will test their own coding and logical problem-solving skills by attempting to unlock a password-protected zip file.
• Each participant will be given:
  • Locked.zip – a zip file locked with a password.
  • Passwords.txt – a text file containing a list of possible passwords.
• The task is to write a program that tries each password from the list until it finds the correct one and successfully extracts the contents of the zip file.

Rules and Regulations

• Participation: duo team (2 members).
• Language: Python, JavaScript, Java allowed.
• Restrictions: No internet, ready-made scripts, or copying from others.
• Requirement: Code must be written independently during the event.
• Disqualification: Cheating leads to immediate disqualification.

Note for Participants

• Python & Node.js: Required libraries are pre-installed(already installed), so you can directly write and run your code with 0 efforts.
• Java: You are responsible for including libraries needed for zip file handling.
• Recommended: Use Python or javascript(Node.js) for simplicity and faster execution.

Judging Criteria

• Winners are determined based on speed and accuracy.
• Top 3 fastest participants/teams to crack the password will be declared winners.
• Bonus points awarded for clean and readable code.