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phamsterho
Cybernetic Sage
715 / 7753 XP to level 44
*Rankings computed based on core modules (44815 pts).
Joined in October, 2025
phamsterho earned 9 badges
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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: Oct 25, 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: Oct 26, 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: Oct 26, 2025
Frognado In Valdoria
This analyst successfully investigated a hacktivist intrusion on FramtidX system. Through their use of Kusto Query Language (KQL), they discovered how the intruders managed to deface the company’s website and internal documents. They followed the activities of the threat actor, from reconnaissance to exfiltration, and uncovered the use of an internal account to further their compromise.
Issued on: Oct 27, 2025
Jojo's Hospital
This analyst completed the JoJo's Hospital module, investigating a cyber attack involving an Initial Access Broker and a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation. They demonstrated skills in detecting phishing and malvertising tactics, tracing unauthorized network access, understanding hacker collaboration, and analyzing ransomware activities.
Issued on: Oct 27, 2025
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Titan Shield
This analyst successfully investigated two highly sophisticated cyberattacks against TitanShield’s sensitive projects, demonstrating advanced investigative skills in identifying social engineering tactics, malicious file execution, and data exfiltration strategies. Using Kusto Query Language (KQL), they unraveled Moonstone Sleet's phishing campaign targeting Project Omega and Crimson Sandstorm’s romance scheme aimed at harvesting critical system and user information. This exercise reinforced skills in threat actor profiling, recognizing social engineering-based reconnaissance on social media, and assessing the broader security implications of protecting intellectual property in a high-stakes defense context.
Issued on: Oct 28, 2025
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Solvi Systems
This analyst investigated a cybersecurity incident at Solvi Systems by identifying an attempted XSS attack and tracking a phishing email campaign. Using Kusto Query Language (KQL), they uncovered the threat actor’s reconnaissance efforts, system compromises, and malware activities, providing critical insights for enhancing security measures.
Issued on: Nov 15, 2025
Envolve Labs
This analyst completed the "Envolve Labs" module. They demonstrated skills in using Kusto Query Language (KQL) in their investigation that included identifying phishing campaigns, analyzing command-line activities, and uncovering credential theft and data exfiltration. They also learned to cluster and attribute attacks to specific threat actors, connecting malicious domains and email addresses to threat actor behavior.
Issued on: Nov 19, 2025
Advanced Persistent Analyst
Someone who failed, got up, and tried again!
Issued on: Nov 30, 2025
phamsterho played 15 games
Level 1: A Scandal in Valdoria 2430/2430
Level 1: Solvi Systems 2860/2860
Level 1: A Rap Beef (START HERE) 950/950
Level 1: Jojo's Hospital 610/610
Level 1: Titan Shield (with Microsoft Defender XDR) 4000/4000
Level 1: Valdoria Votes 2750/2750
Level 1: KQL 101 1645/1645
Level 1: CloutHaus 1170/1170
Level 2: Envolve Labs: With a twist! 950/950
Level 2: HopsNStuff 5210/14265
Level 2: KRUSTY KRAB 7360/7360
Level 2: Castle & Sand 5900/13050
Level 2: AzureCrest - The full version 7670/8790
Level 2: Frognado in Valdoria 1690/1690
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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. |