VortexMonk3290 is playing KC7: The free cyber detective game

Level 17

VortexMonk3290

Reconnaissance Reporter

455 / 462 XP to level 18

Level

3286

Rank

Streak

Days

*Rankings computed based on core modules (6855 pts).
Joined in February, 2026

VortexMonk3290 earned 3 badges

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Games

300

Questions

6855

Points

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VortexMonk3290 played 9 games

Level 1: A Scandal in Valdoria: A Political Mystery 2430/2430

Level 1: A Rap Beef: An Intro to Security Investigations 950/950

Level 1: Jojo's Hospital: A Ransomware Investigation 610/610

Level 1: Valdoria Votes: A Political Mystery (Part 2) 10/2750

Level 1: CloutHaus: Social Media leads to Compromise 1170/1170

Level 1: How to play KC7 190/190

Level 2: Frognado in Valdoria: A Political Mystery 100/1690

Level 3: Inside Encryptodera: An Insider Threat Scenario 50/3990

Level 3: Whiskermania: An Intro to Network Concepts 1345/2275

Pattern of Life

#	Badge	Description
1	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.
2	Intro Master	Intro Master
3	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.
4	Wiccon25	You've participated to the WICCON25 workshop! You've successfully uncovered the full attack chain of a zombie themed ransomware.
5	Helping Hand	This award is community-nominated! Someone in the KC7 community has recognized this user for their contributions to others!
6	Most Improved	Someone who really improved over the course of a KC7 event!
7	Notre Dame Challenge	Completed the cybersecurity challenge event at Notre Dame in June 2023
8	KC7 Top 10 (2023)	Awarded to top 10 KC7 players in 2023
9	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!
10	Super Fan	This badge is issued to any KC7 player who has completed 3 modules or more!
11	30 day hot steak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 30 days in a row.
12	90 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 90 days in a row.
13	The Teacher	Someone who really helped lift up their peers and enabled others to learn!
14	Inside Encryptodera - Event Participant	Participant in the February 2024 monthly event featuring the Encryptodera module
15	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!
16	3 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 3 days in a row!
17	45 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 45 days in a row!
18	360 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 360 days in a row!
19	60 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 60 days in a row.
20	120 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 120 days in a row!
21	Bright Future	Someone who shows a lot of potential as a future cyber analyst!
22	10 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 10 days in a row!
23	180 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 180 days in a row!