Below is a general write-up based on the typical structure of this forensics challenge: File Name: Kill.The.Plumber.zip
Run binwalk -e Kill.The.Plumber.zip to see if there are images or documents hidden within other files (a file within a file).
If a traffic.pcap file is included, filter for HTTP or DNS traffic to see where the "Plumber" (the attacker/victim) was communicating. 5. Conclusion & Flag
The file is commonly associated with a digital forensics or Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge. In this scenario, you are usually tasked with investigating a simulated "incident" involving a file that parodies the Mario franchise.
binwalk , strings , Autopsy or FTK Imager , Wireshark (if PCAPs are included), and ExifTool . 2. Initial Analysis