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Hack the hackers!
Shell, in collaboration with MachineHack & Analytics India Magazine, asks talented minds to tackle the exponential growth of cyber threats and improve the security and resilience of web applications.
The aim of the Cyber Threat Detection Hackathon is to build a model capable of identifying code in a body of text. The hackathon will run from 15th September to 10th November 2023.
Are you ready to hack the hackers?
Can you construct a next-gen model, capable of detecting code that is present in a body of text? Be part of a mission to enhance the security and resilience of web applications.
Sign up, stand out and win a prize!
Start Date: 15th September 2023
End Date: 10th November 2023
Click here to register for the Shell hackathon
About the Cyber Threat Detection challenge and timeline
Protecting our software landscapes is not an easy task. Malicious actors are frequently trying to enter systems and get access to resources, whether operational or data. The ability for an actor to compromise systems, elevate their privileges, and move laterally within infrastructure typically hinges on executing hidden code. One common method they employ is embedding this code in seemingly harmless media—whether it’s images, videos, or even simple text files.
In this hackathon, we will provide a body of text in which you will try to find the source code hidden in the text. There might not be any source control or multiple sections of source code concealed within the text.
Don’t miss an opportunity to demonstrate your abilities, innovate, and make a name for yourself in the world of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Start Date: 15th September 2023
End Date: 10th November 2023
Click here to register for the Shell hackathon
| Timeline | Competition stage |
| 15 September 2023 | Hackathon goes live |
| 22 October 2023 | Final submissions and closure of hackathon |
| 31st October 2023 | Announcement of finalists |
| 7th & 8th November 2023 | Jury round with Shell |
| 10th November 2023 | Announcement of results |
Eligibility and prizes
The Cyber Threat Detection hackathon is open to all individuals, residing in India, (except Shell, Analytics India Magazine and MachineHack employees and contractors).
The stage is set, and the challenge promises to be rewarding:
- First prize: 2500 USD
- Second prize: 1200 USD
- Third prize: 700 USD
- The next ten runners-up will each receive 60 USD.
An esteemed jury, from the field of cybersecurity and software engineering, will preside over the final round. The winners will be announced on 10th November 2023. All winners will be notified directly.
The Shell hackathon journey begins on 15 September 2023, only on MachineHack. The platform is set, the clock is ticking …
