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Hackers earn $1.3M exploiting vulnerabilities in Windows, Linux, Nvidia, AI

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White hat hackers secured over $1.29 million at Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 by successfully exploiting vulnerabilities. The targets included major operating systems like Windows and Linux, as well as VMware, Nvidia, and AI products. Devcore and StarLabs SG received the largest payouts for their findings, with Out Of Bounds securing third place. AI

IMPACT Highlights security vulnerabilities in AI products, indicating a need for enhanced security measures in the AI ecosystem.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a cybersecurity competition where vulnerabilities were exploited, which falls under research and security findings. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Hackers earn $1.3M exploiting vulnerabilities in Windows, Linux, Nvidia, AI

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    At # Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, # whitehat # hackers earned $1,298,250 for exploiting # vulnerabilities in # Windows , # Linux , # VMware , # Nvidia , and # AI produc

    At # Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, # whitehat # hackers earned $1,298,250 for exploiting # vulnerabilities in # Windows , # Linux , # VMware , # Nvidia , and # AI products. Devcore and StarLabs SG won the highest payouts, while Out Of Bounds placed third. https://www. securityweek.com/hac…

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