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title: "The Privacy Breach Challenge: A Hands-On CTF"
date: 2025-07-22T23:00:00Z
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A hands-on Capture The Flag (CTF) competition where you get to break state-of-the-art privacy protection mechanisms. Assume the role of a malicious analyst, design novel attacks in a simulated database environment, and prove your skills.

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<a href="YOUR_APPLICATION_LINK_HERE" class="button" style="font-size: 1.2em; padding: 12px 24px; background-color: #007bff; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px;">Apply Now &rarr;</a>
<br><strong>Final Deadline:</strong> September 10th, 2025
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## 🏆 Prizes & Recognition

A panel of cybersecurity and privacy experts will judge the innovative approach and technical soundness of attacks. We are proud to offer the following awards:

| Placement | Prize |
|-------------------|------------|
| **1st Place** | **$5,000** |
| **2nd Place** | $2,000 |
| **3rd Place** | $1,000 |
| **4th Place** | $500 |
| **5th Place** | $250 |
| Honorable Mentions| Recognition|
| *All Participants*| *Certificate of Completion (for at least one mission)* |


## 🎯 The Challenge: 5 Missions, 3 Tracks

Participants will gain access to a simulated database with various static and evolving datasets. Your objective is to design and execute privacy attacks across five missions of varying difficulty.

- **Detect** database membership.
- **Infer** sensitive attributes.
- **Reconstruct** sensitive user records.
- **Link** records across tables.
- **Innovate** in an Open Mission to showcase a novel attack.

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## 📅 Contest Timeline

Mark your calendars for these key dates. The entire contest runs for 50 days.

| Event | Date |
|---------------------------|----------------------------|
| **Official Kick-Off** | August 1st, 2025 |
| **Application Deadline** | September 10th, 2025 |
| **Mission Completion** | September 19th, 2025 |
| **Winners Notified** | By October 25th, 2025 |
| **Award Ceremony** | TBD (Hybrid Event) |

> **Travel Support:** A limited, need-based travel budget is available for top teams invited to the award ceremony. Please make your request upon notification.

## How to Join the Challenge

> ### Who Can Apply?
> We invite privacy, security, machine learning, and data experts from all backgrounds. We especially encourage undergraduate and graduate students to apply.
> - **Teams of 1–4 members** are welcome.
> - Open to students, researchers, and industry professionals from **anywhere in the world**.

> ### How to Apply?
> Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. **Submit your application via this link.**
>
> Your application should include:
> 1. Team bios (names, affiliations, roles) and a designated Team Lead.
> 2. A valid contact email.
> 3. CVs for all team members.
> 4. (Optional) Code samples or links to prior work (e.g., GitHub).

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## ⚖️ Selection & Scoring Criteria

Success is measured by a comprehensive scoring matrix that quantifies performance. The only subjective judgment is for the "Open Mission" track, available after achieving a minimum score in other missions.

Scoring will consider the following criteria:
1. **Type of attack** and the severity of the privacy compromise.
2. **Attack metrics** (e.g., TPR, FPR, AUC, MSE).
3. **Attack detectability** (i.e., stealth).
4. **Attack complexity** and novelty.
5. **Attacker's strength** and assumed prior knowledge.
6. **Attack robustness** against different levels of privacy protection.

## ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

**Q: Can solo applicants apply?**
<br>A: Yes! Individuals are welcome, but we encourage teams of 2–4 to bring diverse expertise to the challenge.

**Q: Is travel funding available for the award ceremony?**
<br>A: Limited travel stipends are available for top-placing teams based on need. Others are encouraged to seek support from their home institutions.

**Q: Are non-academic or industry teams eligible?**
<br>A: Absolutely. We welcome industry professionals and independent researchers.

**Q: What kind of datasets will we be attacking?**
<br>A: You will work with a combination of synthetic data and public, real-world datasets adapted for the competition.

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Have a question? Don't hesitate to contact Guzzo at <a href="mailto:guzzo@tiktok.com">guzzo@tiktok.com</a>.
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<a href="YOUR_APPLICATION_LINK_HERE" class="button" style="font-size: 1.2em; padding: 12px 24px; background-color: #007bff; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px;">Ready to Compete? Apply Now &rarr;</a>
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