Viettel Cyber Security Takes Second Place at PWN2OWN Berlin 2025!
Big congratulations to Viettel Cyber Security for achieving second place at Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, a premier global security competition! The Viettel team secured $155,500 in prize money and 15.5 points, showcasing the talent of Vietnamese security experts on the international stage.
What is Pwn2Own?
Pwn2Own is a globally recognized hacking contest organized by Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative (ZDI). It challenges security researchers to discover and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities in widely used software and devices.
The event serves not only as a platform for security researchers to demonstrate their skills but also plays a vital role in improving the security of technology systems, from web browsers and operating systems to automobiles and, more recently, AI platforms.
Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, held from May 15-17, 2025, at OffensiveCon in Berlin, Germany, awarded a total of $1,078,750 for the 28 zero-day exploits uncovered.
Top Performers at Pwn2Own Berlin 2025
- 🥇 First place: STAR Labs SG, with $320,000 and 35 points.
- 🥈 Second place: Viettel Cyber Security, with $155,500 and 15.5 points, notably exploiting a vulnerability on NVIDIA Triton.
- Third place: Reverse Tactics, with $112,500 and 11.25 points.
- Fourth place: Synacktiv, with $80,000 and 8 points.
- Fifth place: Wiz Research, with $70,000 and 7 points.
This impressive performance highlights the growing expertise in the field of cyber security!
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