Decoding the Base64 string provides the password for a second layer of security within the image: : Ym9sZGVyX2Rhc2hfMjAyNA== Output : bolder_dash_2024

: Repair the archive and extract the hidden contents (Flag/Message).

: Opening the file in a Hex Editor (like HxD or 010 Editor ) shows that the standard ZIP magic bytes ( 50 4B 03 04 ) are either missing, reversed, or replaced with junk data (e.g., 42 4D 00 00 – which mimics a BMP header). Step 2: Header Repair

steghide extract -sf Memory_Fragment.jpg -p bolder_dash_2024 Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard

: Use StegSolve or ExifTool to check for hidden metadata.