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Linux Rootkits Persist in Updated Forms

A single misstep with an over-privileged or poorly designed agent can quickly spiral into a serious incident, making the UK National Cyber Security Centre's warning feel alarmingly relevant. This urgency was underscored at Pwn2Own Berlin, where researchers exploited 47 zero-day flaws, raking in over $1.2 million in rewards.

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Security Researchers Uncover 47 Zero-Days at Pwn2Own Berlin

In a thrilling three-day competition, security researchers at Pwn2Own Berlin uncovered a staggering 47 zero-day vulnerabilities, raking in nearly $1.3 million in prize money, with the Devcore Research Team taking home a whopping $505,000. The top prizes included a $200,000 award for a VMware ESXi exploit and a $100,000 prize for a Microsoft SharePoint hack.

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Security Researchers Exploit 47 Zero-Days for $1.3 Million at Pwn2Own Berlin

In a stunning display of cybersecurity prowess, researchers at Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 exploited a whopping 47 zero-day flaws, raking in a total of $1.3 million in just three days. The competition saw contestants disclose and exploit vulnerabilities in top enterprise and AI-facing products, earning daily payouts of $523,000, $385,750, and $389,500.

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