Water Bottle — TryHackMe [Easy]

Challenge Scenario

After returning to my hometown, I needed a water refill from a station I frequently used until 2014, but I've forgotten its name and contact number. I only remember that it is a twelve-digit contact number starting with 63922.

While driving near Boni Avenue, I noticed a new water refilling establishment now stands where the original station used to be. Can you help me find the name and contact number of the original water station?

Flag Format:

THM{Water Station name in lowercase + _ + Contact Number}

Example: THM{happystation_12345678}

Methodology & Step-by-Step Resolution:

In this scenario we have some key information such as:

Location: near Boni Avenue

Timeline: The target station actively operated until 2014.

Phone Number (starting): 63922

Step 1: Initial Area Mapping

First, I needed to figure out exactly where to look. A quick search for 'Boni Avenue' on Maps showed that it's located in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Step 2: Locating the Current Entity

I performed a broad search on Google Maps for the Boni Avenue area and discovered a massive cluster of active water refilling stations. This massive cluster explains why the manual enumeration process took nearly an hour to complete.

Because similar businesses densely populate the vicinity, I had to conduct a manual enumeration process. I methodically swept the streets using the Google Maps Street View feature. After a thorough elimination process, I finally pinpointed the replacement establishment: "Alkafresco Water Refilling Station" which sits directly adjacent to Horizon Wellness Spa.

Step 3: Historical Investigation

To find the original station from 2014, I utilized the historical imagery feature (Time Travel) in Google Maps Street View. I rolled back the visual data to 2014 at the exact location of North Haven Water Station and successfully uncovered the original business. The storefront signage clearly displayed the name "AQUABEST Plus".

Step 4: Contact Number Enumeration

However, I noticed that the contact numbers on the station's banner did not match the hint provided in the challenge (starting with 63922). Therefore, I needed further reconnaissance. I employed a specific Google Dork using the keyword "Aquabest Mandaluyong City".

The search results pointed me to a contact directory for the Boni, Mandaluyong branch. When I opened the page, I saw a list of their active phone numbers. Sure enough, one of the Call/Chat numbers started with 63922, which perfectly matched the hint we got earlier.

Alright, moving on to the flag. We now have everything we need to put the flag together based on our previous findings.

By combining the original station's name and the complete contact number, we construct the final string according to the requested format (lowercase name + underscore + number).

Flag: THM{********_63922*******}