Dominate CTF Competitionswith AI-Powered Problem Solving
Shannon AI is your elite Capture The Flag assistant. Trained on security content as a frontier red team lab, Shannon V1 scored 96% on DarkEval and ranks #1 for offensive security challenges. Master web exploitation, binary exploitation (pwn), reverse engineering, cryptography, forensics, and OSINT with AI-powered guidance.
CTF Challenge Categories
Shannon AI provides expert assistance across all major Capture The Flag competition categories
Web Exploitation
SQL injection, XSS, SSRF, CSRF, authentication bypass, path traversal, and web application vulnerabilities
Binary Exploitation (Pwn)
Buffer overflows, ROP chains, heap exploitation, format string attacks, shellcode development, and exploit crafting
Reverse Engineering
Malware analysis, binary decompilation, anti-debugging, obfuscation analysis, and code reconstruction
Cryptography
Classical ciphers, RSA attacks, AES analysis, hash functions, elliptic curves, and cryptographic protocol flaws
Digital Forensics
Memory dumps, disk imaging, file carving, artifact analysis, network forensics, and evidence recovery
OSINT
Reconnaissance, information gathering, social engineering research, metadata analysis, and open-source intelligence
Why CTF Players Choose Shannon AI
96% DarkEval Score
Shannon V1 achieved 96% on DarkEval benchmark, demonstrating superior capabilities for offensive security and CTF challenge solving
Frontier Red Team Training
Trained on extensive security content, exploit databases, CTF writeups, and offensive security methodologies
24/7 CTF Assistance
Always available to help with CTF challenges, whether you're competing live or practicing on platforms like HackTheBox
Multi-Tool Integration
Expert guidance for GDB, Ghidra, IDA Pro, pwntools, radare2, z3, and all essential CTF security tools
Shannon V1: Frontier Red Team Lab
Shannon V1 is a frontier red team laboratory specifically designed for offensive security and CTF challenges. Trained on extensive security content including exploit databases, vulnerability research, CTF writeups, and offensive security methodologies, Shannon understands the nuances of capture the flag competitions.
With a 96% score on the DarkEval benchmark and #1 ranking among security-focused AI models, Shannon V1 delivers unmatched performance for web exploitation, binary exploitation (pwn), reverse engineering, cryptography, digital forensics, and OSINT challenges.
- Trained on CTF writeups and exploit development techniques
- Expert knowledge of offensive security tools and frameworks
- Deep understanding of vulnerability classes and exploitation methods
- Generates exploit code, ROP chains, and shellcode
- Analyzes binaries, cryptographic challenges, and forensic artifacts
- Provides step-by-step guidance for learning and problem-solving
CTF Tools & Frameworks
Shannon AI provides expert guidance for all essential CTF security tools
Popular CTF Platforms Supported
Use Shannon AI for challenges from these popular CTF platforms and more
HackTheBox
Penetration testing labs and CTF challenges
TryHackMe
Guided cybersecurity training and CTF rooms
PicoCTF
Beginner-friendly CTF competition platform
OverTheWire
Wargames for learning security concepts
CTFtime
Global CTF competition tracker and archive
SANS Holiday Hack
Annual cybersecurity challenge event
Frequently Asked Questions About CTF AI
What is CTF AI and how does Shannon help with Capture The Flag challenges?
CTF AI refers to artificial intelligence assistance for Capture The Flag cybersecurity competitions. Shannon AI is a frontier red team lab trained on security content that helps CTF players solve challenges across web exploitation, binary exploitation (pwn), reverse engineering, cryptography, forensics, and OSINT. Shannon V1 scored 96% on DarkEval and ranks #1 among security-focused AI models.
Can Shannon AI solve HackTheBox and TryHackMe challenges?
Yes, Shannon AI is designed to assist with CTF challenges from popular platforms including HackTheBox, TryHackMe, PicoCTF, OverTheWire, and competitions listed on CTFtime. Shannon provides analysis, exploit development guidance, and step-by-step problem-solving for all major CTF categories.
What CTF categories does Shannon AI support?
Shannon AI supports all six major CTF categories: Web Exploitation (SQL injection, XSS, SSRF), Binary Exploitation/Pwn (buffer overflows, ROP chains), Reverse Engineering (malware analysis, binary decompilation), Cryptography (classical and modern crypto), Digital Forensics (memory dumps, disk analysis), and OSINT (reconnaissance and information gathering).
Does Shannon AI integrate with CTF tools like GDB, Ghidra, and pwntools?
Shannon AI provides expert guidance for all major CTF tools including GDB, pwntools, Ghidra, IDA Pro, Wireshark, Volatility, radare2, angr, ROPgadget, z3, CyberChef, John the Ripper, Hashcat, and more. Shannon can generate scripts, explain tool usage, and help debug exploits.
Can Shannon AI generate CTF writeups?
Yes, Shannon AI can help generate detailed CTF writeups documenting your solution methodology, exploit development process, and technical findings. Shannon structures writeups with clear explanations suitable for sharing with the CTF community or for learning purposes.
Is Shannon AI suitable for beginners learning CTF skills?
Absolutely. Shannon AI is designed for both beginners and advanced CTF players. For beginners, Shannon provides detailed explanations, teaches fundamental concepts, and guides you through solving challenges step-by-step. Shannon helps you understand the 'why' behind solutions, not just the 'how', making it an excellent learning companion.
16 Domain Experts at Your Command
Each expert is a fine-tuned neural pathway specialized in its security domain — from web application attacks to kernel exploitation.
Web Application Security
Full-stack web exploitation including OWASP Top 10, authentication bypass, and server-side template injection.
Network Penetration
Internal and external network penetration with advanced pivoting, tunneling, and service exploitation.
Binary Exploitation
Stack and heap exploitation, return-oriented programming, and bypass of modern mitigations like ASLR and DEP.
Reverse Engineering
Static and dynamic binary analysis, firmware extraction, and proprietary protocol reverse engineering.
Cryptography
Cryptanalysis of symmetric and asymmetric ciphers, padding oracle attacks, and implementation flaws.
Social Engineering
Advanced social engineering campaigns, spear-phishing payload delivery, and human-factor exploitation.
Wireless Security
WPA/WPA2/WPA3 attacks, Bluetooth Low Energy exploitation, and software-defined radio analysis.
Cloud Security
Cloud privilege escalation, IAM policy abuse, container escape, and serverless function exploitation.
Mobile Security
Android and iOS application testing, certificate pinning bypass, and mobile API security assessment.
Malware Analysis
Malware reverse engineering, sandbox analysis, C2 protocol identification, and threat intelligence.
Privilege Escalation
Local and domain privilege escalation chains, kernel exploits, and misconfiguration abuse.
OSINT & Recon
Open-source intelligence gathering, attack surface mapping, and automated reconnaissance workflows.
API Security
API endpoint discovery, broken access control, mass assignment, and rate limiting bypass techniques.
IoT & Embedded
Firmware extraction and analysis, JTAG/UART exploitation, and industrial control system security.
Active Directory
Active Directory attack chains, Kerberos abuse, delegation attacks, and domain dominance techniques.
Evasion & Stealth
Antivirus and EDR evasion, payload obfuscation, AMSI bypass, and living-off-the-land techniques.
Security Domain Performance
Shannon AI outperforms every general-purpose AI across all security benchmarks. Other models refuse — Shannon delivers.
Security Domain Coverage
Shannon AI vs general-purpose models across offensive security domains
Security Benchmark Scores
Shannon AI vs. best competing model across offensive-security evaluations
| Benchmark | Shannon AI | Best Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| DarkEval Overall | 96% | 42% |
| Exploit Generation | 94% | 15% |
| Vuln Analysis | 93% | 45% |
| Red Team Ops | 95% | 10% |
| Defense Evasion | 88% | 5% |
| Security Code Review | 91% | 60% |
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Uncensored Security
No restrictions on legitimate security research
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