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title: "Discussion on \"TryHackMe : FoolMate Writeup\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"TryHackMe : FoolMate Writeup\". Learn how FoolMate was solved by bypassing a client-side checkmate gate and exploiting the API move endpoint to capture the flag."
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# [TryHackMe : FoolMate Writeup](https://exploitnotes.hashnode.dev/tryhackme-foolmate-writeup?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn how FoolMate was solved by bypassing a client-side checkmate gate and exploiting the API move endpoint to capture the flag.

Jul 22 · 8 min read · exploitnotes.hashnode.dev  
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[Yogeshwar Peela](https://hashnode.com/@exploitnotes)

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I write detailed writeups on HackTheBox, PicoCTF and other CTF challenges. Passionate about web exploitation, Active Directory attacks and ethical hacking

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