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How It Works Beta
- Compete with Hacker Sidekick: Turn it on, push it hard, and let it ride shotgun for your strategy.
- Win big: Take first overall at your CTF.
- Tell your story: Share how Hacker Sidekick helped you crack the toughest challenges—we love the gritty details.
- Collect your bounty: We’ll confirm eligibility and pay out your bonus.
Bonus: up to $1,000 depending on event, participants, and sponsorship level.
Eligibility & Rules
- Bonuses are available for first place winners at select CTFs across the United States. Availability may vary by event.
- Compete using Hacker Sidekick and be ready to share your tactics—what you tried, what worked, and where it surprised you.
- Our team will be at select conferences to offer Win Bounties on-site. Competitors may also apply directly for CTFs where we are not present.
- You must be 18 years or older to receive a Win Bounty.
- Your responsibility: You accept full responsibility for ensuring your participation in a Win Bounty does not violate the CTF’s rules or code of conduct.
- No guarantee: Submission of the application form does not constitute an agreement to provide a Win Bounty. Acceptance is at Hacker Sidekick’s sole discretion.
- Only the first place overall team or individual is eligible. Tie-breakers follow the event organizer’s official results.
- Payout amounts are determined in advance and communicated in writing if your application is accepted.
- Winners must provide reasonable proof of identity, eligibility, and results as requested.
- All local, state, and federal laws apply. Void where prohibited.
Apply for a Win Bounty
Questions
Have a CTF you'd like us to consider? Contact us and include event details.