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Brightwave Media published a brochure image exported straight from their design tool — without stripping its metadata. The picture itself shows nothing useful. Download it and inspect the file's embedded metadata to find the flag.
#metadata#exif#forensics#osint#beginner
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EXIF is data embedded in image files, often including camera model, timestamps and sometimes GPS coordinates. Investigators use it to learn where and when a photo was taken.
How do I read metadata from a file?
Use a tool such as exiftool on the command line, or check file properties in your operating system. Many online viewers also show metadata without installing anything.
Why does metadata matter for privacy?
Shared files can leak location, device and author details. Stripping metadata before publishing is a common safety step, and this challenge on Codelivly is free to practise with.