Hackers Exploit 29 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities on Second Day of Pwn2Own Automotive 2026, Earning $439,250 in Rewards
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During the second day of the Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 competition, hackers exploited 29 zero-day vulnerabilities, earning $439,250 in rewards. The event highlights security flaws present in modern automotive systems. Participants demonstrated various exploitation techniques against components and embedded systems used in the automotive industry. These findings will enable manufacturers to fix the identified vulnerabilities before they can be maliciously exploited.