Zero Days and Dollar Signs: Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 Breaks the Bank with $522,500 in Cash Awards!
On the first day of Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, security researchers bagged a whopping $522,500, exploiting 34 unique zero-days. Team DDOS stole the show, hacking a QNAP router with eight zero-day flaws, netting $100,000 and second place on the leaderboard. It’s like the Oscars, but for hackers and routers!
Hot Take:
Who knew that cybersecurity competitions could be more lucrative than winning the lottery? With $522,500 in cash awards on the first day alone, it seems like Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 is not just about hacking devices, but also about hacking your way into an early retirement! So, if you’re looking to make some serious cash, maybe it’s time to trade in your keyboard for a hacker’s cape. Who needs Wall Street when you have zero-day exploits?
Key Points:
- Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 sees 34 zero-days exploited on its first day, with $522,500 in cash awarded.
- Team DDOS bagged $100,000 for hacking QNAP devices, securing second place on the leaderboard.
- Synacktiv Team, Summoning Team, DEVCORE Team, and others scored big with various exploits.
- The event targets various tech categories, with a $1 million reward for a WhatsApp zero-click exploit.
- ZDI’s 90-day disclosure policy ensures vendors have time to patch vulnerabilities before public exposure.
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