Abstract representation of steganography

Hidden in Plain Sight.

Venatus is a multi-level steganography game, currently 20 levels, designed to test your observation and analysis skills. Each level is a puzzle waiting to be solved.

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A true analyst leaves no stone unturned.

 
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Sharpen Your Digital Senses
 
Unlock the secrets hidden within everyday digital files.
 
 
 
 
  
 
Learn Real Techniques
 
Master methods from simple metadata tricks to complex file manipulation used in the real world.
 
 
 
  
 
Sharpen Your Skills
 
Develop your digital forensics and problem-solving abilities by thinking like an analyst.
 
 
 
  
 
Explore the History
 
Each level includes a Field Manual detailing the history and tools behind the technique.
 
 
 
 
 
 
From the Dossiers
 
Our latest briefings on the world of hidden data.
 
 
    
 
 Example of a null cipher in Git commit 
 
 
 Finding Null Ciphers in Git History 
 
 A null cipher is a form of encryption where the plaintext is mixed with a large amount of non-cipher material. 
 

Published on August 28, 2025 
 
 
   
 
 One-Time Pad In Cryptography 
 
 
 A Complete Guide to the OneTime Pad and XOR Cryptography 
 
 OTP is the Holy Grail of Cryptography 
 

Published on August 28, 2025 
 
 
   
 
 Audio echo steganography 
 
 
 A Comprehensive Guide to Audio Echo Steganography 
 
 Audio Echo data hiding stands out for its elegance, stealth, and biomimetic approach. 
 

Published on August 27, 2025 
 
 
  
 
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