Orientation Challenge

Objective #1
Lobby

What phrase is revealed when you answer all of the questions at the KringleCon Holiday Hack History kiosk inside the castle?

For hints on achieving this objective, please visit Bushy Evergreen and help him with the Essential Editor Skills Cranberry Pi terminal challenge.

Bushy Evergreen

Past Holiday Hack Challenges hint from Bushy Evergreen
Past Holiday Hack Challenges


This challenge is limited to past SANS Holiday Hack Challenges from 2015, 2016, and 2017. You DO NOT need to play those challenges.
If you listen closely to Ed Skoudis' talk at the con, you might even pick up all the answers you need...
It may take a little poking around, but with your skills, I'm sure it'll be a wintergreen breeze!

Answer all questions correctly to get the secret phrase!


Question 1

In 2015, the Dosis siblings asked for help understanding what piece of their "Gnome in Your Home" toy?

Question 2

In 2015, the Dosis siblings disassembled the conspiracy dreamt up by which corporation?

Question 3

In 2016, participants were sent off on a problem-solving quest based on what artifact that Santa left?

Question 4

In 2016, Linux terminals at the North Pole could be accessed with what kind of computer?

Question 5

In 2017, the North Pole was being bombarded by giant objects. What were they?

Question 6

In 2017, Sam the snowman needed help reassembling pages torn from what?

Afterwards, answering all questions...

Happy Trails


Die Hard (1988): Happy Trails Scene