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Microsoft Paid Out $2.3 Million at Zero Day Quest 2026 Hacking Contest
Researchers found more than 80 high-impact cloud and AI vulnerabilities during the event, which had a $5 million prize pool. The post Microsoft Paid Out $2.3 Million at Zero Day Quest 2026 Hacking Contest appeared first on SecurityWeek.
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🔍Threat Overview
Microsoft participated in the Zero Day Quest 2026 hacking contest, where researchers discovered over 80 high-impact cloud and AI vulnerabilities, resulting in a $2.3 million payout. This highlights the growing importance of vulnerability disclosure and responsible disclosure practices.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Cloud services
Attack Vectors
AI-related vulnerabilities
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: H
Who Is at Risk
Organizations with cloud-based infrastructure and AI-dependent systems
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Regularly update and patch cloud-based services to prevent exploitation of newly discovered vulnerabilities.
2Implement robust security controls for AI-related systems to limit potential damage.
3Monitor for signs of vulnerability exploitation and have incident response plans in place.
📦Affected Products
Microsoft Cloud Services
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