If the zip contains nested layers (a zip within a zip), you may need to script a solution to recursively unzip the files until you reach the final payload.
If images are present, they may contain hidden data. Tools like StegSolve (to check color planes) or steghide (for hidden embedded files) are commonly used. Phase 3: Solving for the Flag File: spookytimes_2-pc.zip ...
The flag is typically formatted as flag... or CTF... . Once found, document the exact steps taken—from the initial unzip command to the specific tool used for extraction—to complete the write-up. If the zip contains nested layers (a zip
Upon extraction, you typically find a set of files (often images or text files) that require further investigation: File: spookytimes_2-pc.zip ...
Often a .txt file or a final image.