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Security researchers earned $1,262,000 at Pwn2Own Ireland 2026 after demonstrating 98 zero-day vulnerabilities over three days. The competition tested smartphones, AI products and other connected technologies through controlled hacking attempts. Ikotas Labs finished first with 42.5 Master of Pwn points and $361,000 in rewards. Its successful demonstrations included the Samsung Galaxy S26, OpenAI Codex, Oracle…

Security researchers demonstrated 32 zero-day vulnerabilities on the opening day of Pwn2Own Ireland 2026, earning a combined $388,500. Successful demonstrations targeted smartphones, AI systems, printers and smart home equipment. The results show how security weaknesses can affect both everyday connected devices and newer AI platforms. However, some demonstrations involved bugs already known to vendors, meaning…

Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 ended with security researchers uncovering dozens of previously unknown vulnerabilities affecting enterprise software, virtualization platforms, operating systems, and AI technologies. The competition awarded nearly $1.3 million to participants who successfully demonstrated working exploits against fully patched targets. The annual hacking event, organized by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative, remains one of the…

Pwn2Own Berlin continued exposing major enterprise security flaws after researchers successfully demonstrated new zero-day attacks targeting Microsoft Exchange, Windows 11, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The second day of the hacking competition produced multiple successful exploit chains against fully patched systems. Security researchers earned hundreds of thousands of dollars after compromising enterprise technologies widely used…

Security researchers demonstrated a sharp rise in Pwn2Own Automotive zero-days during the second day of the automotive hacking competition. Participants successfully exploited dozens of previously unknown vulnerabilities across vehicle platforms, charging infrastructure, and in-car systems. The results reinforced growing concerns about the expanding attack surface in modern automotive technology. What Happened on Day Two of…

The Pwn2Own Ireland zero-day payouts have set a new record in the world of cybersecurity research. Hackers earned more than $1 million after uncovering 73 previously unknown vulnerabilities across consumer and enterprise devices. The event showcased both the talent of ethical hackers and the ongoing challenges in securing modern technology. Event Overview The 2025 Pwn2Own…