July 19, 2024 at 05:42AM
The Pwn2Own hacking competition is relocating to Ireland, sponsored by Meta, offering substantial cash prizes for zero-click exploits targeting WhatsApp and various other technologies. The event in Cork, October 22-25, 2024, will award up to $1.5 million for certain exploits. Last year’s event saw participants earn over $1 million.
Based on the meeting notes, here are the key points:
– The Pwn2Own hacking competition is relocating to Ireland and Meta will be a sponsor, offering significant cash prizes for zero-click and one-click exploits against the WhatsApp messaging application.
– The event will take place in Cork, Ireland, between October 22 and 25, 2024.
– Hackers can earn substantial cash prizes for exploiting various devices and systems, including mobile phones, home automation hubs, surveillance systems, printers, and smart speakers.
– Last year’s Pwn2Own saw participants earning over $1 million for 58 unique zero-day vulnerabilities.
Let me know if you need any further details or summaries!