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Pwn2Own Ireland awards more than $1.2 million for exploits, including Pixel 10 attacks

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Pwn2Own Ireland 2026 paid out more than $1.2 million for exploits, with one account attributing $560,000 to exploits targeting Google Pixel 10 devices. Another reports hackers earned $1,262,000 after exploiting 98 zero-day flaws.

2 sourcesFirst reported by BleepingComputerPublished Updated
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What we know

Reported by one source

  • Pwn2Own Ireland 2026 paid out $1.2 million for exploits targeting phones, printers, smart speakers, smart home hubs, and AI infrastructure and coding tools. — SecurityWeek
  • Hackers earned $1,262,000 after exploiting 98 zero-day flaws at Pwn2Own Ireland 2026. — BleepingComputer
  • Exploits targeting Google Pixel 10 earned hackers $560,000. — SecurityWeek

Coverage 2 publishers

  1. BleepingComputerFirst report

    Hackers get $1,262,000 for 98 zero-days at Pwn2Own Ireland

    The Pwn2Own Ireland 2026 hacking contest has concluded, with hackers collecting $1,262,000 in rewards after exploiting 98 zero-day flaws.

  2. SecurityWeek

    Google Pixel 10 Exploits Earned Hackers $560,000 at Pwn2Own

    $1.2 million was paid out at Pwn2Own Ireland 2026 for exploits targeting phones, printers, smart speakers, smart home hubs, and AI infrastructure and coding tools.

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