Name: Black Hat Team
Start: 2026-06-13T00:30:00.000-04:00
End: 2026-06-14T00:30:00.000-04:00
Location: Black Hat Team

Black Hat Team

Build the ultimate OSINT tools and offline AI engines in the Black Hat Zone!"Unleashing the next generation of ethical hackers and AI builders.

Who can participate

Above legal age of majority in country of residence
Students only
Companies/professional organizations excluded from participation
Only specific countries/territories included

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Welcome to the Black Hat Team Hackathon!

Are you ready to enter the Black Hat Zone? This is not your average coding competition. We are calling all ethical hackers, AI developers, and system architects to push the boundaries of digital security and intelligence.

What makes this hackathon special?

We believe in raw coding power. While others rely heavily on paid APIs, we challenge you to build tools that survive in the wild. Whether it's an Offline AI Engine (like local LLMs), an OSINT Live Tracker, or an advanced network monitoring tool, we want to see what you can build from scratch.

Themes & Tracks:

Cybersecurity & Defense: Build tools to protect data, test network speeds, or secure environments.

Offline AI & Automation: Create smart engines that can process data locally without internet/API dependency.

OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence): Develop creative tools to gather, map, and analyze public data efficiently.

Gather your team, open your terminals, and let the hacking begin!

Requirements

Your Mission Deliverables:

To successfully complete your mission in the Black Hat Zone, your team must submit the following on Devpost before the deadline:

1. Working Prototype:

Your project must be functional. It can be a web application, a terminal/command-line interface, or a local software build.

2. Public Source Code:

Provide a link to your public GitHub repository. Your repo MUST include a clear README.md file with step-by-step instructions on how to install and run your project.

. Demo Video (Crucial):

Record a 2 to 3-minute demo video showing your tool in action. Upload it to YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive (make sure the link is public) and submit the URL. Show us the UI, explain the logic, and prove that it works!

4. Tech Stack Details:

Clearly list the programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript), frameworks, and any local AI models or mock APIs you used to build your project.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

1 non-cash prize

Black Hat Champion

1 winner

Official E-Certificate: "A verified 'Black Hat Champion' digital certificate of excellence"

Judges

Souptik Pramanik
Black Hat Zone

Judging Criteria

BHZ
. Technical Execution & Complexity (30%) Does the code actually work? We are looking for robust architecture, efficient logic, and proper use of offline AI models or OSINT tools. A fully functional prototype scores much higher than a buggy conc