Introduction
The following site is a web game created by Ryan Youngman for his Graduate
Independent Study Project on Cryptography and Computer Security. It is intended
to be an educational adventure in which the participant learns about cryptographic
ciphers and hopefully sparks some interest in the topic of cryptography.
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Objective
This game challenges the participant to solve cryptographic puzzles. You are given
ciphertext (the encoded message) and other miscellaneous information regarding the
message itself. You'll need to use your wits and the website to select the correct
cipher and break the codes. If you get stuck make sure you read all the material on
the site. All the clues you will need to complete the game are somewhere on the site.
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Site Requirements
| Internet Explorer 6.0 | (download) |
| Java Runtime ver. 1.4.2 or above | (download) |
| Macromedia Flash ver. 7 or higher | (download) |
| Browser cookies and JavaScript must be enabled | |
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Background
You play cryptanalyst Alan Harris, who works for a secret government agency: CRYPTOCOM.
This agency's purpose is to intercept and analyze the world's encrypted data to ensure
our national security. Your last mission, Project ICESTORM was a success. You are enjoying
your well earned vacation when you receive a letter from your superior...
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[click here to begin] |