Blanket.7z -

A .7z file is an archive created using 7-Zip , a high-compression file archiving tool. Unlike ZIP files, 7z files allow for strong AES-256 encryption, making them a popular choice for protecting files with passwords. 2. The Challenge: "Blanket"

Use the file command in Linux to ensure it is actually a 7z file. blanket.7z

Once successfully extracted, you will likely find a text file ( .txt ) containing the "flag" for the challenge, or a hidden image file ( .jpg or .png ) with information hidden via steganography. blanket.7z