Challenge Title: Hidden Leaf Secret-Mission

Introduction:

Welcome, young shinobis, to the Hidden Leaf Village's secret steganography challenge! 🌳🎉 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to uncover the hidden message embedded within an audio file. Use your stealth and decoding skills to reveal the secret message and claim your ninja glory! 🥇

Challenge Description:

The Hidden Leaf Village is under threat, and only those with exceptional steganography skills can save it. Embedded within an innocent-looking WAV audio file lies a message that holds the key to the village's safety. 🔑 Using your ninja senses and coding skills, extract the hidden message and unveil the secret code. 🕵️‍♂️

Steps to Solve:

📥 Download the provided WAV audio file from the link below.
🧠 Write your own script to extract the hidden message from the audio file.
🏆 Submit the decoded message as your flag.

Challenge Details:

📊 Level: Medium
🔍 Type: Steganography

Ninja Requirements:

🐍 Basic Mastery of Python Jutsu:

You'll need to understand Python syntax and be comfortable writing and running Python scripts.

🎧 Familiarity with the wave module:

The wave module in Python is essential for handling WAV audio files. Make sure you know how to read, write, and manipulate audio data using this module.

💡 Bitwise Operations Kenjutsu:

Bitwise operations are crucial for manipulating individual bits within bytes. A good grasp of these operations will help you embed and extract hidden messages.

💻 Preparedness of the Ninja Tools:

Ensure you have a working Python environment, including an IDE or text editor, to write and execute your code.

Ninja Hints:

🔥 Sense the Subtle Signs (Analyze the Audio):
Just like a ninja senses subtle changes in their surroundings, listen closely to the audio file. Pay attention to any unusual patterns or sounds. Your keen senses might pick up on hidden clues.

🔍 Examine the Shadows (Least Significant Bits):
As a ninja, you must look where others don’t. Inspect the least significant bits in the audio frames. These shadowy bits hold the secret message waiting to be uncovered.

🧩 Unravel the Scroll (Data Extraction Script):
Imagine the hidden message as a secret scroll wrapped within the audio. Use your Python skills to craft a script that will unravel the scroll and reveal the message hidden within the bits.

🎭 Decode the Symbols (Identify Patterns):
The message is concealed with precision, like a ninja’s code. Look for patterns and symbols, such as the '#' padding, to decode the message. These symbols guide you to the end of the hidden text.

📜 Scroll of Knowledge (Resources & Tools):
Equip yourself with the right tools, much like a ninja’s scroll of knowledge. Use hex editors, audio analysis tools like Audacity, and steganography detection tools to assist you in your quest.

📁 Make sure to grab the audio file from the provided link to start your journey. Equip yourself with your ninja tools and get ready to uncover the hidden secrets within.

Good Luck! 🍀

The fate of the Hidden Leaf Village rests in your hands. Show your steganography prowess and emerge victorious! 🎉