zliu is playing KC7: The free cyber detective game

Level 19

zliu

Vulnerability Patcher

735 / 1548 XP to level 20

Level

2476

Rank

Streak

Days

*Rankings computed based on core modules (8835 pts).
Joined in June, 2025

zliu earned 5 badges

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Games

315

Questions

8835

Points

zliu played 8 games

Level 1: A Scandal in Valdoria: A Political Mystery 2430/2430

Level 1: A Rap Beef: An Intro to Security Investigations 950/950

Level 1: Jojo's Hospital: A Ransomware Investigation 610/610

Level 1: Titan Shield: A showcase of Microsoft Defender XDR 735/4000

Level 1: Valdoria Votes: A Political Mystery (Part 2) 2750/2750

Level 1: CloutHaus: Social Media leads to Compromise 1170/1170

Level 1: How to play KC7 190/190

Level 2: Frognado in Valdoria: A Political Mystery 0/1690

Pattern of Life

#	Badge	Description
1	2024 SANS New2Cyber CTF Participant	This badge has been awarded to those who took part in the 2024 SANS New2Cyber x KC7 Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge, which involved investigating a ransomware attack on a hospital.
2	Intro Master	Intro Master
3	Azure Crest	This analyst investigated a ransomware attack, where cost-cutting measures led to a single point of failure in their systems. This exercise highlighted the risks associated with prioritizing cost over security and reinforced skills in identifying vulnerabilities and understanding the broader implications of inadequate security measures in a healthcare context.
4	Wiccon25	You've participated to the WICCON25 workshop! You've successfully uncovered the full attack chain of a zombie themed ransomware.
5	Helping Hand	This award is community-nominated! Someone in the KC7 community has recognized this user for their contributions to others!
6	Most Improved	Someone who really improved over the course of a KC7 event!
7	Notre Dame Challenge	Completed the cybersecurity challenge event at Notre Dame in June 2023
8	KC7 Top 10 (2023)	Awarded to top 10 KC7 players in 2023
9	Cyber Challenge Series: Team Winner	This badge is issued to KC7 players who were members of a team that placed top 3 in a Blue Team Cyber Challenge event!
10	Super Fan	This badge is issued to any KC7 player who has completed 3 modules or more!
11	30 day hot steak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 30 days in a row.
12	90 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 90 days in a row.
13	The Teacher	Someone who really helped lift up their peers and enabled others to learn!
14	Inside Encryptodera - Event Participant	Participant in the February 2024 monthly event featuring the Encryptodera module
15	Cyber Challenge Series: Winner	This badge is issued to KC7 players who placed top 3 (as an individual) in an Blue Team Cyber Challenge event!
16	3 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 3 days in a row!
17	45 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 45 days in a row!
18	360 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 360 days in a row!
19	60 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 60 days in a row.
20	120 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 120 days in a row!
21	Bright Future	Someone who shows a lot of potential as a future cyber analyst!
22	10 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 10 days in a row!
23	180 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 180 days in a row!