Tesla hacked, 37 zero-days demoed at Pwn2Own Automotive 2026

Security researchers hacked the Tesla Infotainment System and earned $516,500 at Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 by exploiting 37 zero-days. The Synacktiv Team earned $35,000 for a USB-based attack on Tesla and an additional $20,000 for hacking the Sony XAV-9500ES. Team Fuzzware.io earned $118,000 for hacking various devices, while PetoWorks earned $50,000 for hacking a Phoenix Contact charger. The competition focuses on automotive technologies and takes place in Tokyo, Japan.