UAE Startup Offers $20M for Smartphone Hacking Tools

UAE Startup Offers $20M for Smartphone Hacking Tools

UAE Startup Offers $20 Million for Zero-Day Exploits A new United Arab Emirates-based startup is shaking up the cybersecurity world by offering up to $20 million for tools capable of hacking any smartphone with just a text message. These high-stakes offers have made headlines because they target zero-day exploits—software vulnerabilities unknown to the developer at the time of discovery. For governments and intelligence agencies, these exploits are valuable tools that can grant access to devices otherwise considered secure. Image Credits:Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto / Getty Images Zero-day exploits have always been a key part of cybersecurity discussions, but this latest initiative demonstrates how lucrative—and potentially controversial—they can be. By offering unprecedented bounties for vulnerabilities in Android, iPhone, Windows, and even browsers like Chrome and Safari, the startup is signaling a new level of competition in the zero-day market. Understanding Zero-Day Exploits and Their Mar…