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The PwnMe student CTF, organized by Ecole 2600 long-time sponsor of Root-Me and co-organized by Root-Me PRO, is back for its 4th edition.

This year, a major new feature is being introduced: scholarships will be awarded to the top participants, a first for a student CTF in France.

Prizes will be available for several academic levels, from high school to second-year undergraduate students (Bac+2 equivalent), along with many additional rewards for the highest-ranked competitors across the various challenge categories.

Challenge categories include: Pwn, Crypto, Web, Reverse Engineering, OSINT, Forensics, Cracking, Steganography, and AppSec.

July 4, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Hybrid format: online and on-site at the Montigny-le-Bretonneux campus

More information and registration: https://pwnme.fr/

🧐 We’ll meet you at 221B Baker Street to awaken your detective skills in this new wave of challenges 🕵️🚬

🆕 4 new challenges are now available on Root-Me:

• [🆕] ICMP exfiltration by M4tou
• [🆕] Heist of the century by Ayweth20
• [🆕] Invocation by BoBNewz
• [🆕] Trusted by BoBNewz

Have fun! 🚩

Root-Me PRO is renewing its commitment as a Sponsor of the Toulouse Hacking Convention. As it has done every year for the past five years, the Toulouse team will be there, looking forward to connecting with all the enthusiasts in attendance, as well as representatives of the cybersecurity ecosystem in Occitanie and far beyond.

Program for the 2026 edition:
- May 5 and 6: Expert talks covering a wide range of cybersecurity topics—exploitation, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, malware, cryptography, emerging threats (AI, cloud, IoT, etc.)
- May 7: The Capture The Flag competition will close out the event. Attend in person (ENSEEIHT, Toulouse) or remotely until May 8.

Register now: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/toulouse-informatique-securite-et-associatif/evenements/billetterie-thcon-2k26

👋 See you there! We‘ve got a few surprises waiting for you at our booth, along with exclusive expert-level challenges 🧠!

More info: https://thcon.party

COMCYBER and the Joint Center for Environmental Actions (CIAE) invite you to take part in Operation BELLATRIX, a Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge dedicated to young talents aged 18 to 25, inspired by the comic “Code Name: ORION.”

The challenge? An elite pilot has been captured in hostile territory. Your mission, should you choose to accept it: use your skills in cybersecurity, OSINT, and countering disinformation to help the French armed forces locate and free her.
Every flag will contribute to the success of your mission!

Details about the exercise: Operation BELLATRIX

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, Operation BELLATRIX is a great opportunity to…
– Tackle technical challenges designed by cybersecurity experts
– Develop your cybersecurity skills
– Contribute to the nation’s resilience

CTF Dates: March 23–27, 2026

Note: Registration closes on March 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM (Paris time). Don’t miss this unique opportunity to make a difference!

Join Operation BELLATRIX here: register

For this 6th edition of the Midnight Flag CTF, “Flag Before Dawn,” the theme goes horror. In line with previous editions built around a strong narrative, this time the storyline will revolve around the hunt for a serial killer.

Key information
📅 Online qualifiers: March 13, 2026
🏁 Final: June 13, 2026 - on-site at the Ker Lann campus in Bruz (ESNA)

👥 Ready to take on the challenge?
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, a student or a professional - build your team (up to 5 players for the final) and get ready for the hunt!

Registrations open on February 27, 2026 🔗https://midnightflag.fr
Discord - https://discord.com/invite/QyWSpxV2xw

The WorldSkills France National Skills Competition offers young talents a unique opportunity to develop their skills through a demanding, hands-on contest.
Through regional, national, and then international stages, participants face technical challenges designed by Root-Me PRO, closely reflecting real-world conditions, both offensive and defensive.

Why compete?
WorldSkills France is a true accelerator of experience, helping participants strengthen their skills, build confidence, gain professional recognition, and open the door to new opportunities.

Regional selections have already started in Normandy (registrations open until Oct 16, 2026) : https://parcours-metier.normandie.fr/la-49e-competition-worldskills-2026-2028
Other regions will progressively open registrations in the coming weeks.

🎯 Goal: qualify for the WorldSkills France National Finals, scheduled for autumn 2027, and earn the chance to secure a place at The WorldSkills International Competition in Japan (2028).

👉 Ready to compete? Requirements & registration: https://inscriptions.worldskills-france.org/?competition=ws-49

This year, for the first time, HackDay is opening its doors to high school students, in addition to college students, to take part in the CTF and qualify for the final.

When? Pre-qualifications: January 23 to 25, 2026 – Final: March 27 and 28, 2026

Where? Online qualifiers – Final at ESIEE Paris, Champs-sur-Marne

Who can participate? College and high school students, in teams of 4 to 6 participants

To follow the event:
Website -https://hackday.fr/
Discord - https://discord.com/invite/uz4tDyExA8

Only a few days left to register, click here: https://register.hackday.fr/login

Este año, el calendario de adviento cibernético de Root-Me vuelve en diciembre. ⚡️

Cada día, en lugar de un chocolate, disfrutarás de un nuevo reto:
🧩 Invertir
💥 Pwn
🔍 Forense
🌐 Web
🕵️‍♂️ OSINT
👾 Criptografía
🛠️ Web3...
¡y mucho más!

🔥 Nivel: todos
🎁 Premios a ganar para el más rápido, el más brillante, el más... decidido

⏳ Del 1 al 24 de diciembre, un reto al día

👉 Regístrese ahora: https://ctf.xmas.root-me.org/

📅 17-20 noviembre 2025 📍 Rennes - Couvent des Jacobins

La ECW es el mayor acontecimiento para la comunidad cibernética europea: conferencias, demostraciones, innovaciones y encuentros entre entusiastas.

Este año, Root-Me PRO estará presente con la asociación Root-Me para compartir nuestras visiones del aprendizaje cibernético. Ven a vernos a nuestro stand (S10).

En el orden del día:
– Versión 2 de la plataforma Root-Me PRO, rediseñada para una experiencia de desarrollo de habilidades más fluida y atractiva.
– Desafíos PRO para poner a prueba tus conocimientos
– La oportunidad de conocer a nuestros equipos y hablar de nuestros contenidos y CTFs

Si está en Rennes, ¡venga a conocernos y enfréntese a los retos cibernéticos!

Como Patrocinador experto de Root-Me, laEscuela OTERIA relanza este año dos grandes retos para dar a conocer a los jóvenes talentos de la ciberseguridad.

- The Cyber Ninja CTF está dirigido a estudiantes de secundaria.
Las rondas clasificatorias tendrán lugar en línea el 22 de noviembre de 2025, y la gran final se celebrará el 17 de enero de 2026 en el campus de OTERIA en Gennevilliers.

Grandes premios para ganar: Paquetes Root-Me, altavoz JBL, Flipper Zero, y los 25 primeros clasificados recibirán la admisión directa en el programa de licenciatura de OTERIA.

Inscripción: cyber-ninja-ctf.fr

- La OTERIA Cyber Cup #4 está abierta a estudiantes de primero a cuarto año de educación superior.
Se celebrará el 10 de enero de 2026 en el campus de OTERIA. Los participantes, en equipos de 2 a 4, tendrán que resolver 5 desafíos para ganar hasta 500€ y regalos Root-Me.
Los miembros de los 10 mejores equipos también podrán acceder a OTERIA sin necesidad de realizar una prueba técnica.

Inscripción: oteria-cyber-cup.fr