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Hackers earn $1,298,250 for 47 zero-days at Pwn2Own Berlin 2026

·Source: BleepingComputer

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Executive Summary

The Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 hacking contest has concluded, with security researchers collecting $1,298,250 in rewards after exploiting 47 zero-day flaws. [...]

Analysis

The Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 hacking contest has concluded, with security researchers collecting $1,298,250 in rewards after exploiting 47 zero-day flaws. [...]
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Originally published by BleepingComputer on May 18, 2026.

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