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Hacker Series #1: Another Data Breach? Mystery Cache

Hidden : 8/22/2014
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

CACHE NOT AT LISTED COORDINATES!

Play the part of a hacker in order to learn where the cache is located. BYOP.


I think I dropped my debit card at GZ of one of my caches on a recent visit, but I don't remember which one. I think it was one of my caches near the starting point of this mystery geocache. I sure hope nobody finds it.

Note on parking - the land here is public land, but most of the nearby parking may or may not be allowed by the land owner. Be smart and please don't trespass, it is possible to enter this public land from public land.

Ranger Rog pointed out to me that some internet security programs don't like part of this puzzle. I'm giving you my word that it contains nothing malicious, it's just picking up on some keywords (that are the theme of this puzzle).

For the sake of the game, please leave the game piece where you find it.

I am very honored to be nominated for the MNGCA September 2014's Cache of the Month

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Rirelguvat lbh arrq gb qb guvf chmmyr rkvfgf jvguva trbpnpuvat. Lbh qb abg arrq gb xabj zr crefbanyyl, nygubhtu vg urycf. Gurer vf ab arrq gb qb n pregvghqr ba guvf bar, bapr lbh frr vg, lbh'yy xabj lbh unir vg. Ba gur svefg fgrc, lbh fubhyq svaq jung lbh arrq jvguva 1/3 zvyr bs gur fgnegvat/iveghny jnlcbvag. Lbh fubhyqa'g arrq gb purpx zber guna n srj bs zl pnpurf. Gb znxr gur svefg fgrc rnfvre, sbphf ba zl pnpurf gung ner terngre guna n 1q.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)