Trend Micro: New vulnerabilities discovered in Tesla vehicles and major web browsers. At Pwn2Own, 29 new 0-day vulnerabilities were revealed. Trend customers are protected as early as 70 days before the official release of a patch
Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity, recently announced the results of Pwn2Own, a major ethical hacking competition organized by the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI). This year, held in Vancouver, the competition led to the discovery of 29 new 0-day vulnerabilities in multiple systems. These include Windows, Linux, Tesla, Chrome, VMware and other popular technologies. This event is essential to highlight vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cybercriminals and gives security experts the opportunity to propose preventative solutions.
Details on results released by Trend Micro after Pwn2Own
One notable aspect is that Trend Micro customers can benefit from almost immediate protection in case of discovery of vulnerabilities, thanks to their ability to respond promptly. This is especially important given the disparity between the number of cyber threats and the resources available to address them. While the average time for a patch to develop is over 70 days, Trend Micro customers can be protected from the moment the vulnerability is discovered.
Among the highlights of Pwn2Own Vancouver 2024, researchers discovered 29 0-day vulnerabilities, accumulating prizes worth more than $1 million. Additionally, all major web browsers were compromised, as well as the Tesla Model 3's electronic control unit (ECU), through an over-the-air exploit. This event also marked the first Docker leak ever recorded, further highlighting the complexity of today's cyber threats.
ZDI (Zero Day Initiative)
ZDI collects the findings of independent researchers throughout the year, not just during Pwn2Own. This plays a crucial role in ensuring that software vendors are informed about vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by cybercriminals. However, large technology companies must work harder to respond promptly to new threats, as patches are often released late, exposing organizations to greater cyber risks.
Alessio Agnello, Technical Director of Trend Micro Italia, underlined the importance of the work of researchers participating in Pwn2Own in detecting and sharing critical vulnerabilities with Trend Micro and ZDI. This significantly contributes to the company's threat intelligence and prevention capabilities, ensuring greater security for customers. In conclusion, the research activity still continues without ever stopping. Furthermore, collaboration between researchers, cybersecurity companies and software vendors are essential to mitigate cyber risks and protect organizations from the increasingly sophisticated threats present in today's digital world.
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