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Remnants (Cyber Group)
The Remnants (or Remnants) is a mysterious group, much like Cicada 3301, who has posted encrypted puzzles online, on two occasions: First, October 17, 2016 and again on October 31, 2016 (Halloween). Both times the 'puzzles' or "challenges" began on internet forums, most notably Reddit's ARG subreddit, and 4chan's "Paranormal" section (also known as /x/); which quickly led the participants away from the boards into different areas of the internet, and the Tor Network (onion router). The first "challenge" was rather simple, requiring a very low amount of knowledge in cryptography and web design skills; and, the second being slightly harder, but very familiar to most of the community, because of the very close mimic in 3301's puzzle(s). The group, Remnants, however, has claimed not to be associated with anyone or any group, and presumes it is "its own entity with its own goals".

Areas of Interest
The Remnants seem to have a few particular areas of interest. They refer to these areas as "The Great Works" which in their 'book' they say are as follows: Cryptography, Mathematics, Technology, Philosophy, Art, Music and Literature. Expressed so far in their challenges has been a mix of teachings and views, with no clear cut point/goal. The challenges have only produced these tools: - OpenPuff (Windows Only) Steganography tool for hiding files behind images and in this case, music. - Caesar Shift cipher (specifically 7 shift) - Linux Distribution Image file - Shift and Transposition Ciphers - PGP Encryption (for verification purposes) - Web Design and Tor Web Design - and; recently, a form of their own cipher "Language of the Dead"

The purpose of these challenges, tools, and methods is still unclear; but it is presumed to be an ARG, or some sort of cyber group.