Security researchers uncovered multiple zero-days during Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, earning over half a million dollars in rewards. The event highlighted vulnerabilities across a range of devices including routers, NAS, printers, and smart home products. #QNAP #Synology #Meta
Keypoints
- Researchers exploited 34 zero-day vulnerabilities across various devices during Pwn2Own Ireland 2025.
- Team DDOS chained eight flaws to hack a QNAP router and NAS, earning $100,000.
- The Summoning Team led with $102,500 in earnings and top position on the Master of Pwn leaderboard.
- Device categories targeted include smartphones, smart home devices, printers, and network storage systems.
- The event promotes responsible disclosure by vendors within 90 days after vulnerabilities are exploited.