Pwn2Own 2025: Hackers Cash in on $1M, Zero Days Galore!
The Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 hacking competition awarded $1,078,750 for exploiting 29 zero-day vulnerabilities. STAR Labs SG snagged the top prize, earning $320,000 and 35 Master of Pwn points. Despite Tesla’s flashy offerings, hackers didn’t dare to tinker with the cars, perhaps fearing the wrath of sentient cup holders.
Hot Take:
Who needs a million-dollar lottery win when you can just hack your way to fortune at Pwn2Own Berlin 2025? With over a million bucks and 29 zero-days conquered, these cyber wizards are making the world safer one exploit at a time. And all this while Tesla’s bench-top units gathered dust in the corner. Maybe next year, Tesla. Maybe next year.
Key Points:
- Cybersecurity researchers earned $1,078,750 by exploiting 29 zero-day vulnerabilities at Pwn2Own Berlin 2025.
- STAR Labs SG team took the crown with 35 Master of Pwn points and $320,000, hacking into Red Hat, Docker, Windows 11, VMware, and Oracle VirtualBox.
- Despite Tesla’s offerings, no attempts were made on their bench-top units before the event started.
- Mozilla swiftly patched two Firefox zero-day bugs following the competition, ensuring the browser stays resilient.
- Viettel Cyber Security and Reverse Tactics secured second and third places, respectively, showcasing exceptional exploit chains.
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