Sans Holiday Hack Challenge 2023
Writeup by Michael Benedetti
ChatGPT Prompt:


I am completing a writeup for the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge. Here is a brief summary provided by the SANS Institute:

"This year, Santa and the elves have moved to an island archipelago near the equator in the Pacific Ocean. On these Geese Islands, Santa's team is using a new Artificial Intelligence tool called ChatNPT to prepare for the annual gift-giving extravaganza. The elves need your help in making sure that they apply ChatNPT appropriately. To that end, we recommend that you set up and use your own free account in OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Bard, or Microsoft's Bing AI tools to help you solve challenges while learning vital cybersecurity lessons."

As a part of my writeup, I need to write an introduction. Please write this for me, and be sure to thank SANS and the Counter Hack teams. Be sure to include some references to the challenges which included finding security holes in cloud infrastructure, forging JSON web tokens, exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities in satellite C2 software, hacking Gameboy games, and more!
'Tis the season for joy, festivities, and the eagerly awaited
SANS Holiday Hack Challenge
—an annual tradition that blends the spirit of the holidays with the thrill of cybersecurity challenges. This year, the North Pole has undergone a digital transformation as Santa and his elves relocate to the sunny Geese Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Amidst the palm trees and tropical breezes, a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool named
ChatNPT
takes center stage, aiding
Santa's team
in orchestrating the grand gift-giving spectacle.

In the spirit of cybersecurity camaraderie and learning, the
elves
extend an invitation to cyber enthusiasts far and wide to join them on this technologically charged adventure. As we embark on this
journey
, filled with challenges that unravel the intricacies of cybersecurity, participants will dive into scenarios including finding security holes in
cloud infrastructure
, forging
JSON web tokens
, exploiting
SQL injection
vulnerabilities in satellite
C2 software
, hacking
Gameboy games
, and more.

This fusion of festive cheer and cutting-edge technology promises not only a thrilling holiday experience but also invaluable lessons in cybersecurity. As participants tackle challenges spanning a diverse range of domains, from
cloud security
to satellite communication, they will hone their skills and unravel the complexities of securing digital landscapes.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the
SANS Institute
and the visionary minds at Counter Hack for crafting this immersive and educational escapade. Their dedication to fostering a
community
of cybersecurity enthusiasts and providing a platform for hands-on learning is truly commendable. Without further ado, let us unwrap the layers of this year's challenges, armed with the knowledge that awaits and the spirit of collaboration that defines the
SANS Holiday Hack Challenge
tradition. May the digital yuletide adventures begin!
Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale,
A tale of a yuletide trip
That started from a tropic port,
Aboard this tiny ship
Santa and his helpful elves
To Geese Islands did go
Continuing their merry work
O'er sand instead of snow
New this year: a shiny tool
The elves logged in with glee
What makes short work of many tasks?
It's ChatNPT. It's ChatNPT