Researchers exploit 32 zero-days at Pwn2Own Ireland opening day
Security researchers earned $388,500 on the first day of the 2026 competition. The Samsung Galaxy S26 was successfully hacked twice, according to BleepingComputer. OpenAI Codex, smart home devices and AI services were also successfully exploited during the opening day of the contest, according to Cyber Security News.
- The Google Pixel 10 attempt exceeded the contest time limit, according to Cyber Security News.
Covered by 2 publishers within 13 hours of the first report.
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BleepingComputer Hackers exploit 32 zero-days on first day of Pwn2Own Ireland · Sergiu Gatlan
Cyber Security News 32 Unique 0-Days Exploited in Samsung S26, Pixel 10, OpenAI Codex and Other Devices in Pwn2Own 2026 · Guru Baran