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Hackers Earn $129,500 In A Single Day Targeting Tesla At Pwn2Own! The legendary Pwn2Own hacking competition is back - and this time, cars are in the spotlight.
What is Pwn2Own?
Pwn2Own is a world-class hacking event, first launched in 2007. It gathers the best ethical hackers and security researchers from around the globe. Competitors race against time to find zero-day vulnerabilities - security flaws unknown to the software or hardware vendor. This Year’s Twist - Automotive Focus 
For the second year in a row, Trend Micro’s Zero-Day Initiative has dedicated an entire Pwn2Own event to automobiles. From January 22–24, in Tokyo, hackers tested their skills on connected cars, EV systems, and more. Tesla In The Crosshairs 
On Day 1, Tesla was one of the top targets.
Security researchers uncovered multiple vulnerabilities in Tesla systems. The total payout for Tesla-related exploits on Day 1: $129,500. These flaws ranged from potential remote code execution (RCE) to privilege escalation and infotainment system bypasses. Why It Matters 
Last year, hackers at Pwn2Own Automotive earned a jaw-dropping $1.3 million+ across 3 days.Discoveries like these are not malicious - instead, they give companies like Tesla a chance to patch flaws before real attackers can exploit them.
With modern cars being as much computers on wheels as vehicles, securing them is more important than ever.
Bottom Line: Hackers walked away with $129,500 in one day, Tesla gets safer, and the world sees how critical ethical hacking is for the future of cybersecurity and automotive safety.