Hack Attack Bonanza: Pwn2Own Automotive 2025 Awards $886K for 49 Zero-Day Exploits!
Pwn2Own Automotive 2025 wraps up with hackers bagging $886,250 for revealing 49 zero-day flaws. Sina Kheirkhah claimed the Master of Pwn title, pocketing $222,250. Meanwhile, vendors have 90 days to fix these bugs before they become public knowledge.
Hot Take:
Who knew that finding flaws in cars could be more lucrative than finding change under car seats? With participants raking in $886,250 at the Pwn2Own Automotive 2025, it’s clear that hacking cars is the new gold rush. Forget about oil changes; we’re talking about code changes!
Key Points:
- Pwn2Own Automotive 2025 ended with participants earning a whopping $886,250.
- A total of 49 zero-day vulnerabilities were demonstrated over the three-day event.
- Sina Kheirkhah of Summoning Team won the Master of Pwn title with 30.5 points and $222,250.
- Vendors have 90 days to fix these vulnerabilities before public disclosure.
- Day 3 saw bug hunters earn $168,000 for exploiting 10 zero-day vulnerabilities.
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