The annual Cicada 3301 puzzle is coming up soon, share what you know about them.
>previous puzzle solution
>necessary skills
>theories about the groups goals
>>8573919
I'm still trying to get into cryptology, but I've been pretty busy studying mathematics, engineering and physics. So, is the Cicada scene really worth it, or do you just end up getting brainwashed into joining a cult/GCHQ/NSA (basically the same thing)?
>>8573932
from what I heard its just a challenge, nothing changes after winning
>>8573919
They will use you and seek out to find "better" solvers.
>>8573919
Cicada's recruitment requirements are expensive.
>>8573919
>The annual Cicada 3301
It was one time deal you dumb fuck,it was organized as a scouting program for cryptography experts that ended with the BlackHat competition is Las Vegas.
Everything else after that is few kids playing ARG.