The upcoming Pwn2Own Automotive hacking contest organized by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative will feature a prize pool of over $3 million, with categories including Tesla vehicle hacking, EV chargers, and automotive operating systems. Researchers will have opportunities to win substantial rewards by demonstrating vulnerabilities in automotive electronics, autonomous systems, and charging infrastructure. #Tesla #Pwn2OwnAutomotive
Keypoints
- The contest will take place during Automotive World in Tokyo next January with a total prize pool exceeding $3 million.
- Categories include Tesla vehicle hacking, EV charger vulnerabilities, and automotive operating systems like Automotive Grade Linux and QNX.
- The highest rewards are for remote hacking Tesla’s autopilot and controlling ECU or CAN bus communication, with prizes up to $500,000 and vehicle ownership.
- A new Open Charge Alliance category will test vulnerabilities in the OCPP communication protocol, with a $15,000 reward for successful exploits.
- Researchers can earn prizes by exploiting in-vehicle infotainment systems, EV chargers, and automotive software, encouraging diverse researches in automotive cybersecurity.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/over-3-million-in-prizes-offered-at-pwn2own-automotive-2026/