Pwn2Own hacking contest pays $1 million for WhatsApp exploit

Published on August 1, 2025

The Zero Day Initiative is offering a $1 million reward to security researchers who will demonstrate a zero-click WhatsApp exploit at its upcoming Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 hacking contest. [...]

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