Find out how Maltego and Mercyhurst University’s CIRAT collaborated on an OSINT CTF

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Previous challenges

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Person of Interest Investigation

POI investigation
Hard (4/5)

Most Popular Battle Card:
Identify, analyze, and contextualize individuals of interest by uncovering their digital footprint and network connections.

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Organizational network investigation

Infrastructure Mapping
Easy (2/5)

Supporting Battle Card:
Identify organizational affiliations, operating regions, and key relationships.

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Participant Guidelines

Essential rules and guidelines for all participants in the second round of the Maltego Community CTF. Please review before registering.

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FAQ • Maltego Community OSINT CTF

When is the challenge happening?

The challenge will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 15:00 to 19:00 CET (09:00–13:00 ET), with a four-hour window — yes, we heard your feedback 😉.

What are the rules?

Please review the official rules document here before registering to ensure fair play.

What kind of challenges will there be?

Expect a variety of OSINT tasks from geolocation puzzles to person-of-interest investigations. Find out on the day!

If I encounter technical problems or issues during the event, where can I get support?

Send us a message on Discord, and the team will be there to help!

I’m a complete beginner, and this is my first time — will I be able to solve the challenges?

Absolutely! The challenges include beginner-friendly tasks alongside more advanced ones, so everyone can participate, learn, and have fun.

Do I need to pay to register?

Nope. Registration is completely free. Just bring your curiosity, have fun, and aim to win the awesome prizes we’ve prepared! 🎉

Last round’s winner prizes

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🥇 First Place Champion - OSINT Overlord

Crowned as the top OSINT investigator, you dominated the challenge with unmatched skill, speed, and precision.

  • 1 x Maltego Professional License (valid for 3 months)*
  • 1 x Hunchly License (valid for 1 year)*
  • Exclusive Maltego Swag, incl. Maltego CTF Challenge Coin**
  • Digital Award Badge & Cover Image
  • Legendary Status Unlocked
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🥈 Second Place Champion - Almost Overlord

Just one clue short of the top spot, you proved yourself a formidable OSINT force.

  • Exclusive Maltego Swag**
  • Digital Award Badge & Cover Image
  • Talk Is Free, Bragging Right Included
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🥉 Third Place Champion - Overlord in Training

So close to glory, you proved yourself to be a rising force in OSINT.

  • Digital Award Badge & Cover Image
  • Modest Bragging Rights Earned
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Medal For All Participants - Maltego Alligators

Snapping up clues with sharp eyes and sharper instincts, every investi-gator brought the bite. You're well on your way to OSINT greatness!

  • Digital Award Badge & Cover Image

*We will issue and activate the Professional license using the email address provided during registration. Please note that all activations are subject to the general terms and conditions for software licenses and accompanying services, as outlined here. License issuance follows our standard internal processes to ensure compliance with business integrity standards and to prevent misuse.

**You will receive an email after the event with a form to provide your shipping details. If you prefer not to share this information, you may simply disregard the email. Any information provided will be handled in accordance with our data privacy policy and used solely for logistics purposes.

Meet the Team Behind the Last Challenges

Maltego was honored to collaborate with The Center for Intelligence Research, Analysis, and Training (CIRAT) at Mercyhurst University to design and deliver the challenges. We’re grateful for their expertise and shared commitment to contributing meaningful, real-world OSINT challenges that help the community learn, grow, and sharpen investigative skills together. Read more about the collaboration here.

CIRAT

Made possible with the support and contributions of:
Danilo Vujovic · Alexander Asmus · Mariah Gammon · Delfina Magro · Marcello Souza

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