Microsoft Offers $5 Million at Zero Day Quest Hacking Contest

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SecurityWeek
4 days ago

Overview

Research demonstrating high-impact cloud and AI security flaws will be rewarded at Microsoft’s Zero Day Quest competition in spring 2026....

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