Hackers netted a total of $1.3 million at the Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 event by successfully exploiting vulnerabilities in various products, including Windows, Linux, VMware, and Nvidia1. The exploits demonstrated the ability to bypass security controls and gain unauthorized access to systems. Participants also targeted AI products, highlighting the growing concern of vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence systems. The event showcased the skills of hackers in identifying and exploiting weaknesses in widely used software and hardware. The fact that hackers were able to earn such a significant amount of money by exploiting these vulnerabilities underscores the importance of prioritizing security and keeping systems up to date. So what matters to practitioners is that these exploits can be used by malicious actors to compromise their own systems, making it essential to assess the relevance of these vulnerabilities to their environment and take necessary precautions.