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Pwn2Own Ireland 2025: The Full Schedule
Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 is announced, promising up to $2,000,000 in prizes, including a $1,000,000 award for a WhatsApp 0-click exploit. The contest schedule is provided, detailing participating teams and their targets across multiple product categories. Numerous teams and individuals are set to attempt exploits on devices like printers, smart home hubs, and network storage systems. Prizes vary, with amounts based on the category and the severity of the identified security vulnerabilities. Specific targets include products from Canon, HP, Synology, Philips Hue, Home Assistant, and Samsung. Live streams for some attempts are available for viewing. The competition spans multiple days, with a wide array of teams and individuals competing. The final day includes an attempt for the major WhatsApp prize. Many different research groups are represented, including teams from DEVCORE, STARLabs, and Summoning Team. The contest focuses on discovering and demonstrating software vulnerabilities for financial rewards and recognition.