HaQuest Challenges

Practice cybersecurity concepts through safe, story-driven simulations. Each challenge teaches skills defenders use daily.

Easy Challenges

Great starting points with clear steps and quick wins.

Easy

Phishing Email Analysis

Spot the red flags in a simulated email. Learn how to avoid falling for phishing scams.

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Email Header Analysis Example 
Return-Path: <alerts@secure-notice.example.com>
Received: from mail.secure-notice.example.com (203.0.113.55)
DKIM-Signature: none
SPF: softfail (sending IP not permitted)
Reply-To: support@secure-notice.example.co
Link in email: http://example-secure-login.co/verify

Look for domain mismatches (like .com vs .co) and weak/missing SPF/DKIM.

Easy

Network Recon

Analyze a simulated nmap scan. Identify risky open ports and what they mean for defenders.

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Medium Challenges

Dig deeper into techniques and thinking patterns used by pros.

Medium

Password Cracking Basics

See how weak passwords are cracked. Understand why strong passwords matter.

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Medium

OSINT Mini-Quest

Use public sources to gather information ethically. Learn the basics of Open-Source Intelligence.

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Hard Challenges

Closer to real attack/defense flows. Read carefully and think like a defender.

Hard

SQL Injection Demo

Test a static vulnerable login form. Learn why strong input validation stops injection attacks.

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More Coming Soon

We’re expanding HaQuest with advanced labs, interactive tools, and career-path challenges. Stay tuned.

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