Hackers Hit the Jackpot: Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 Awards Over $1 Million for Zero-Day Exploits!
At Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, hackers snagged $1,024,750 by exploiting 73 zero-day vulnerabilities. From iPhones to smart glasses, nothing was safe from their digital wizardry. Summoning Team took top honors, while Team Z3 skipped a $1 million prize, choosing discretion over dollars. Zero Day Initiative ensures these cyber secrets don’t end up in the wrong hands.
Hot Take:
Who knew that breaking into a Samsung Galaxy S25 could be more rewarding than winning some state lotteries? With Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, hackers had a payday that could make even a leprechaun green with envy. These cyber wizards exploited everything from smart home devices to wearable tech, raking in over a million bucks in the process. If only hacking my morning alarm clock could yield such lucrative results!
Key Points:
- Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 dished out $1,024,750 in cash for 73 zero-day exploits.
- Categories included everything from smart home devices to flagship smartphones.
- USB port exploitation on mobile devices added a new twist this year.
- Summoning Team won with $187,500 and 22 Master of Pwn points.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 hack was a highlight, earning $50,000 for the team.