Pwn2Own Automotive 2025: Hackers Cash In, Tesla Chargers Take a Hit!

Pwn2Own Automotive 2025 Day 2 ends with organizers doling out $335,500, bringing the event total to $718,250. Bug hunters cashed in big, earning $129,000 for Tesla charger exploits alone, while 39 unique zero-days have been uncovered. Team SinSinology leads the Master of Pwn chart. Stay tuned for more automotive hack-tastic action!

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Published: January 23, 2025 9:51 pmAdded: January 23, 2025 at 2:12 pmAssembled by: The Editor
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Hot Take:

When it comes to hacking, who knew car chargers could spark such a high voltage of cash flow? Forget robbing banks; just exploit a Tesla charger, and you might just drive away with a small fortune!

Key Points:

  • Day 2 of Pwn2Own Automotive 2025 awarded $335,500, raising the event total to $718,250.
  • 39 unique zero-day vulnerabilities were demonstrated over the first two days.
  • The SinSinology team is racing ahead on the Master of Pwn leaderboard.
  • Significant exploits included Tesla Wall Connector bugs and the WOLFBOX charger vulnerability.
  • No Tesla vehicle autopilot exploits were attempted, despite a $500,000 reward.

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