WhatsApp Hackathon: Can You Crack the Code for a Cool Million?
At the upcoming Pwn2Own competition in Cork, tech wizards have a shot at $1 million by uncovering a zero-click WhatsApp exploit. With a new USB attack vector and a lineup of gadgets ready for a digital smackdown, contestants will be tapping into their inner 007—just without the tuxedo.
Hot Take:
Who knew WhatsApp could be worth a million bucks? Forget texting your ex, it’s time to text some zeroes into your bank account by exploiting a zero-click vulnerability! Just imagine the WhatsApp group chats when someone cracks this one – “Guys, I just won a million dollars hacking WhatsApp!”
Key Points:
- Pwn2Own competition offers a $1 million prize for a high-impact WhatsApp exploit.
- Zero-click vulnerabilities that lead to code execution are the main focus.
- The event will take place in Trend Micro’s Cork office from October 21 to 24.
- Meta, Synology, and QNAP are major sponsors of the event.
- The competition aims to responsibly disclose vulnerabilities for vendors to fix.
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