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Pwn2Own: Researchers Earn $1 Million for 76 Zero-Days
January 26, 2026 · Trend Micro · Severity: CRITICAL
Discover how TrendAI Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) identified critical vulnerabilities across connected vehicles, EV chargers, and automotive systems.
Key Takeaways
- Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative researchers earned $1 million for discovering 76 zero-day vulnerabilities at Pwn2Own.
- The competition identified critical vulnerabilities across connected vehicles, EV chargers, and automotive systems that vendors should prioritize patching.
- Automotive and EV charger vendors should patch the demonstrated vulnerabilities, as they expose new attack surfaces in vehicles.