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Chitown6
Reconnaissance Reporter
440 / 462 XP to level 18
*Rankings computed based on core modules (6840 pts).
Joined in December, 2025
Chitown6 earned 4 badges
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Advanced Persistent Analyst
Someone who failed, got up, and tried again!
Issued on: Dec 25, 2025
Rap Beef
This analyst investigated a themed scenario involving rival hip-hop artists. They used key cybersecurity skills to identify suspicious communications and activities, analyzing internal messages to track unauthorized exchanges and uncover patterns. This exercise reinforced critical skills in data analysis, threat detection, and the application of cybersecurity principles in unconventional contexts.
Issued on: Dec 30, 2025
Clout Defender
This analyst unraveled a targeted phishing and social engineering attack against a rising influencer. Through OSINT, phishing analysis, and log forensics, they uncovered how personal details shared on social media were exploited to compromise her accounts. Using Kusto Query Language (KQL), they analyzed employee logs, inbound and outbound traffic, and passive DNS data to trace the attacker’s steps and infrastructure. This exercise strengthened skills in threat analysis, digital forensics, and understanding the real-world risks of oversharing online.
Issued on: Dec 30, 2025
Valdorian Times
This analyst investigated an email phishing attack in Valdoria that uncovered a politically motivated influence campaign. Using Kusto Query Language (KQL), they analyzed employee roles, email communications, and computer process events, revealing evidence of data exfiltration and manipulation. This exercise reinforced skill in querying data and understanding data integrity within a cybersecurity context.
Issued on: Jan 02, 2026
Chitown6 played 4 games
Level 1: A Scandal in Valdoria 2430/2430
Level 1: A Rap Beef (START HERE) 950/950
Level 1: Valdoria Votes 2300/2750
Level 1: CloutHaus 1170/1170
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| # | Image | Badge | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Helping Hand | This award is community-nominated! Someone in the KC7 community has recognized this user for their contributions to others! | |
| 2 |  | Notre Dame Challenge | Completed the cybersecurity challenge event at Notre Dame in June 2023 | |
| 3 |  | KC7 Top 10 (2023) | Awarded to top 10 KC7 players in 2023 | |
| 4 |  | Cyber Challenge Series: Team Winner | This badge is issued to KC7 players who were members of a team that placed top 3 in a Blue Team Cyber Challenge event! | |
| 5 |  | Super Fan | This badge is issued to any KC7 player who has completed 3 modules or more! | |
| 6 |  | Most Improved | Someone who really improved over the course of a KC7 event! | |
| 7 |  | Cyber Challenge Series: Winner | This badge is issued to KC7 players who placed top 3 (as an individual) in an Blue Team Cyber Challenge event! | |
| 8 |  | 30 day hot steak | Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 30 days in a row. | |
| 9 |  | 90 day streak | Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 90 days in a row. | |
| 10 |  | Inside Encryptodera - Event Participant | Participant in the February 2024 monthly event featuring the Encryptodera module | |
| 11 |  | The Teacher | Someone who really helped lift up their peers and enabled others to learn! | |
| 12 |  | Bright Future | Someone who shows a lot of potential as a future cyber analyst! | |
| 13 |  | Azure Crest | This analyst investigated a ransomware attack, where cost-cutting measures led to a single point of failure in their systems. This exercise highlighted the risks associated with prioritizing cost over security and reinforced skills in identifying vulnerabilities and understanding the broader implications of inadequate security measures in a healthcare context. | |
| 14 |  | 2024 SANS New2Cyber CTF Participant | This badge has been awarded to those who took part in the 2024 SANS New2Cyber x KC7 Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge, which involved investigating a ransomware attack on a hospital. | |
| 15 |  | 60 day streak | Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 60 days in a row. | |
| 16 |  | 120 day streak | Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 120 days in a row! | |
| 17 | | Intro Master | ||
| 18 |  | Wiccon25 | You've participated to the WICCON25 workshop! You've successfully uncovered the full attack chain of a zombie themed ransomware. |