Once fully extracted, the final payload is usually an image (e.g., image.png or hidden.jpg ).
: Run strings to look for plaintext flags or base64 strings.
Attempting to unzip the file reveals a nested structure or a massive amount of data, often referred to as a "zip bomb" or a recursive archive.
This write-up covers the analysis and resolution of the challenge, a common digital forensics and steganography exercise. Challenge Overview