If prompted for a password, use tools like John the Ripper or hashcat .
Run strings REFLECTED.rar to look for plaintext passwords, flags, or comments hidden in the metadata. 🔓 Step 2: Extraction & Password Recovery Most CTF archives are password-protected. Attempting Extraction: Try unrar x REFLECTED.rar . REFLECTED.rar
Use the file command to confirm it is a true RAR archive. If prompted for a password, use tools like