The Shadow Brokers

Game premise and mechanics

The Shadow Brokers is a PC-based cybersecurity simulation game where players take on the role of a cybersecurity analyst at the NSA. A hacker group known as "The Shadow Brokers" has stolen powerful cyber weapons from the NSA's elite unit, TAO, and is selling them at auction. Your objective is to investigate the breach, identify the hackers, and mitigate potential cyber threats using tools that closely resemble those employed by cybersecurity professionals in real life.

Investigative process

You will delve into various alerts and logs, working to piece together evidence about the perpetrators. The game replicates real-world challenges faced by cybersecurity analysts, such as dealing with malformed events and navigating inaccurate or incomplete records. Through this process, you will utilize a range of investigative techniques to connect the dots and uncover the identity of the hackers.