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Ghost Hunt

// September 23, 2025

// Event Description

MISSION BRIEFING: OPERATION GHOST HUNT

INTEL REPORT: A new type of phantom has emerged, leaving no physical trace, only the faintest of digital shadows. This entity, codenamed The Ghost, is a master of disappearing, existing in the unseen layers of our interconnected world. We have identified a starting point—a single, seemingly insignificant data point. Now, the mission is in your hands.

THE OBJECTIVE: Join the CyberKavach Club and THM Chapter on September 23rd to participate in Ghost Hunt: Chapter 1. Your mission is to use a range of intelligence-gathering techniques to trace and uncover the identity of The Ghost. This is a high-stakes operation that demands sharp analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a creative approach to problem-solving. This is not a test of what you know, but a challenge to how you think.

THE CHALLENGE: The path to the target is complex and full of dead ends. You will need to navigate a digital maze, piecing together fragments of information to form a complete picture. Every step you take will lead you deeper into a web of clues, and every decision will bring you closer to—or further from—your objective. Success will not come easy.

This is your opportunity to step into the role of a top-tier digital operative, working against the clock to solve a real-world puzzle. Your performance will be a testament to your ability to adapt, innovate, and thrive under pressure.

COMMENCE OPERATION: The mission begins on September 23rd. All agents must be in position, with registrations complete by September 15th.

Do you have what it takes to find the ghost?

Convener : Dr. Amit Thakkar, Head-CSE, CSPIT

Faculty Coordinator : Prof. Akshita Kadam, CSE, CSPIT

Event Coordinatior : Hitansh Parikh

Team: Jainish Chauhan, Faraaz Bhojawala

Student Coordinators: Siraj Bhati, Devang Bhatt

// Key Highlights

What to Expect at Ghost Hunt: Chapter 1

This isn't a lecture or a webinar—it's a live, hands-on mission. Here’s a brief overview of how the operation will unfold:

Phase 1: Mission Briefing

The event will begin with a comprehensive briefing. You and your team will receive your initial intel packet, which contains the first piece of the puzzle. This is your starting point—a single data fragment that you must analyze to uncover the first lead.

Phase 2: The Digital Chase

Once the mission is live, the hunt begins. You'll need to use your wits and technical skills to decipher the initial intel, which will lead you to a series of interconnected challenges. Each challenge you solve will reveal a new clue, guiding you one step closer to your target. The path is not straightforward, and you'll need to think outside the box to navigate the digital trail.

Phase 3: Final Pursuit

As you progress, the clues will converge, leading you to the final phase. This is where you’ll put all the pieces together to identify and locate "The Ghost." This final challenge will be the ultimate test of your skills and speed, as you race against other teams to complete the mission first.

The event will conclude once a team successfully completes all stages of the hunt. The first to do so will be declared the victor.