CTF Learning Series – Using ExifTool for Forensic Metadata Analysis

In this video, we learn how to use ExifTool, a powerful utility for extracting metadata from files, especially images. In CTF forensics challenges, metadata often hides valuable clues, messages, or even the flag itself.

✨ Topics Covered:

What is ExifTool and why it’s useful in forensics

How to extract metadata from images, documents, and other files

Common metadata fields: Author, Comments, GPS coordinates, Timestamps

Spotting hidden flags or hints in CTF challenges

Practical examples with ExifTool commands

⚡ By the end of this video, you’ll know how to quickly analyze files for hidden information and solve metadata-based forensic challenges.

📌 Perfect for CTF beginners, ethical hackers, and cybersecurity enthusiasts.

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