The Codfather Hints
Below you will find some hints to help if you get into a spot of bother bring the Codfather.
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Hover over the boxes below to reveal a hint.
Accessing the email account
Hint 1:
To get into the email account, have a look through the documents - where would you find personal details?
Hint 2:
What might you use in a job application?
Hint 3:
To get the password, click on ‘Get a hint’ on screen
Hint 4:
Check the social media posts, anything that could relate to the hint on screen?
Hint 5:
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How did the breach occur?
Hint 1:
Use the CCTV image to answer the question
Hint 2:
There are six things on the desk that could have potentially led to the breach
Texting Dad
Hint 1:
Refer to the ‘ASK ZIG’ document
Hint 2:
Use the letters on the phone keypad to get the number you need
Hint 3:
Text Melissa’s dad with your mobile and have a conversation with him
Texting Dad
Hint 1:
Say ‘Hi’ to your Dad
Hint 2:
When Poppa Bear replies, ask him to remind you, so just say ‘remind me’ as you can’t remember!
Hint 3:
Ask Poppa Bear ‘What details’ he was on about
Hint 4:
Use the code Poppa Bear gives you on the screen when prompted
Bank statement
Hint 1:
Check the document folder for something that shows spending habits
Hint 2:
There are two unusual options that you may notice
Hint 3:
Can you see what dates the unusual transactions occurred?
Phishing email
Hint 1:
Use the email to answer the questions on phishing
Staff rota
Hint 1:
Check the CCTV image to see what time the breach occurred and the date
Hint 2:
Check the rota to see who was working on that time and date
Hint 3:
There should be five people working at that time and date
Out of office
Hint 1:
Email Melissa’s work address
Hint 2:
The email address is located on the CV
Hint 3:
The out-of-office will give Melissa’s instagram details
Hint 4:
If you don’t receive an out-of-office email, check the social media posts in the document folder
Questions about Melissa
Hint 1:
Use Melissa’s social media account to answer the questions
IP address
Hint 1:
Play the cryptogram on the red sheet of paper
Hint 2:
Answer the questions and that will give you the corresponding numbers
Hint 3:
Use those corresponding numbers to fill in the gaps at the top of the sheet to find out the IP address. For example, the letter above number 26 under the first question on what to install to protect your device will be the same as number 26 in the final answer at the top of the page.
Cyber Defence League website
Hint 1:
Use the IP lookup tool and enter the entire IP number
Hint 2:
Capital A equals lowercase f - Use the wheel to break the code
Hint 3:
Lowercase x equals capital what?