Oboegladly.7z

is an encrypted archive file that serves as a cornerstone of the North Wind challenge within the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge 2023 (KringleCon). It is a forensics-focused puzzle that requires participants to extract and analyze artifacts from a compromised workstation. Overview of the Challenge

: The password for OboeGladly.7z is not provided directly. It is typically found by investigating other files on the provided workstation, specifically by searching through PowerShell history or browser downloads . OboeGladly.7z

Analysis of the extracted files reveals the infrastructure used by the attacker. Specifically, the write-up for this artifact focuses on: Identifying the IP address the malware communicated with. is an encrypted archive file that serves as

: Inside the archive, investigators usually find: OboeGladly.7z

: Documents or scripts used by the "North Wind" malware.