Awesome CTF Resources

Overview

Awesome CTF Resources provides frameworks, libraries, resources and software for Capture The Flag competitions and security challenges.

CTF Platforms

• CTFlearn - Platform for ethical hackers to learn, practice, and compete
• Hacker101 CTF - Platform by HackerOne for learning web security
• HackTheBox - Massive hacking playground
• PicoCTF - Beginner-friendly CTF competition

Categories

Web Exploitation

• SQL injection tools
• XSS frameworks
• CSRF utilities
• Authentication bypass

Binary Exploitation

• Debuggers (GDB, radare2)
• Disassemblers
• Exploit development frameworks
• ROP chain tools

Cryptography

• Cipher identification
• Hash cracking (Hashcat, John)
• Encoding/decoding tools
• RSA attacks

Forensics

• File analysis tools
• Memory forensics (Volatility)
• Network analysis (Wireshark)
• Steganography tools

Reverse Engineering

• IDA Pro / Ghidra
• Binary Ninja
• Decompilers
• Debuggers

Learning Resources

• CTF writeups and solutions
• Video tutorials
• Practice challenges
• Security books and courses

Tools

• pwntools - CTF framework
• Metasploit - Exploitation framework
• Burp Suite - Web security testing
• ROPgadget - ROP chain finder

Getting Started

• Join beginner-friendly CTFs
• Learn fundamentals
• Read writeups
• Practice consistently
• Join CTF teams