Pwn2Own Ireland 2026: Samsung Galaxy S26 Hacked Multiple Times

• •Samsung Galaxy S26 was hacked three times on the first day of Pwn2Own Ireland 2026.
• •A total of 32 zero-day vulnerabilities were exploited, leading to $388,500 in rewards.
• •VinSOC's team achieved a notable seven-zero-day exploit against the Philips Hue Bridge Pro.

During the Pwn2Own Ireland 2026 competition, security researchers exploited the Samsung Galaxy S26 three times, earning a total of $388,500. The event, which began on October 6, 2026, featured 32 zero-day vulnerabilities across various devices, including smart devices and printers. Notably, Nguyen Thanh Dat of Viettel Cyber Security and teams from Interrupt Labs and Ikotas Labs successfully targeted the Galaxy S26, with some exploits involving previously known vulnerabilities. VinSOC's researchers also demonstrated a seven-zero-day exploit against the Philips Hue Bridge Pro, earning an additional $40,000. The competition is organized by the Zero Day Initiative, which aims to identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors. Vendors have 90 days to release security updates after flaws are disclosed. The event continues over three days, with more hacking attempts scheduled against various devices.