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Pwn2Own: Researchers Earn $1 Million for 76 Zero-Days

TrendAI Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) recently concluded Pwn2Own Automotive in Tokyo, where security researchers demonstrated exploits against connected vehicles and infrastructure. The competition resulted in the disclosure of 76 zero-day vulnerabilities across various platforms, including electric vehicle chargers, in-vehicle infotainment systems, and automotive operating systems.

Contestants earned over $1 million in total prize money, with the team from Fuzzware.io securing the title of "Master of Pwn." Notable exploits included Synacktiv's USB-based attack on Tesla's infotainment system and a first-of-its-kind NFC attack against EV chargers. This research helps TrendAI provide proactive protection against zero-day threats significantly ahead of industry standards.


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