Hackers exploit 32 zero-days on first day of Pwn2Own Ireland

On the first day of Pwn2Own Ireland 2026, security researchers successfully exploited 32 zero-day vulnerabilities across various devices. The Samsung Galaxy S26 was hacked twice during the competition. Researchers earned a total of $388,500 in prize money for their successful exploits. The competition is a well-known security research event where participants compete to find and exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities. The high number of zero-days demonstrated in a single day highlights significant security weaknesses in modern devices. This event serves as a critical mechanism for responsible vulnerability disclosure to vendors.