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Zero Day Initiative · Research ·
The October 2026 Security Update Review
Adobe and Microsoft release patches for multiple products.
Zero Day Initiative reports Adobe released 11 bulletins addressing 174 unique CVEs in various products. Microsoft released a record 1,415 new CVEs. Adobe's ColdFusion patch is deemed most urgent.
Recommended by the publisher: Zero Day Initiative recommends patching proven, prioritized, and public vulnerabilities first.
Pwn2Own Ireland 2026 - Day Three Results & Master of Pwn
Zero Day Initiative reports Pwn2Own Ireland 2026 Day Three results.
Zero Day Initiative says several teams successfully exploited various devices, including Google Pixel 10, Samsung Galaxy S26, and Philips Hue Bridge Pro. The teams used bug chains and zero-days to exploit these devices. Ikotas Labs, Inc. is reported to have won the Master of Pwn title.
Zero Day Initiative reports exploits found in various devices.
Zero Day Initiative says several devices were exploited, including Samsung Galaxy S26, Home Assistant Green, and Lexmark CX532adwe. Researchers used various bugs to exploit these devices. Zero Day Initiative awarded cash and Master of Pwn points to successful researchers.
Zero Day Initiative reports Pwn2Own Ireland 2026 Day One results.
Zero Day Initiative says multiple vendors' products were targeted, including Samsung and Google. Several exploits were successful, earning contestants money and points. Zero Day Initiative reports various bugs were used, including OOB Write and format string bugs.