Pwn2Own Chaos: Hackers Score $792K for 56 Zero-Days in Epic Exploit Extravaganza
Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 Day 2 ends with hackers earning $792,750 for 56 zero-days, led by The Summoning Team’s Samsung Galaxy exploit. The event targets flagship smartphones, smart home devices and more, with $167,500 already claimed by the leading team. Will hackers leave any device unexploited? Stay tuned for Day 3!
Hot Take:
It’s like Christmas came early for hackers at Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, where the only things more vulnerable than your grandma’s Yahoo email are flagship smartphones and smart home devices. With $792,750 being dished out for 56 zero-days, it’s a wonder these hackers have any time left to spend their winnings. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S25 users are probably wondering if their phones are about to become self-aware. Stay tuned, because this cyber soap opera is just getting started!
Key Points:
- Day Two of Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 awarded $792,750 for 56 zero-day exploits.
- The Summoning Team led with a Samsung Galaxy S25 exploit, earning $167,500.
- Vulnerabilities targeted smartphones, printers, network storage, and smart devices.
- Participants like Chumy Tsai and Team ANHTUD also cashed in on the hacking action.
- Vendors have 90 days to fix these vulnerabilities before disclosure.