Cybersecurity researchers have a massive incentive to target WhatsApp this fall, as the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) announced a record-breaking $1 million bounty for a zero-click remote code execution exploit against the popular messaging platform at Pwn2Own Ireland 2025. The unprecedented prize represents the largest single bounty in Pwn2Own history and is made possible through a partnership with Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, which is co-sponsoring this year’s competition.

Source: GBHackers