Pwn2Own: Hackers breached Amazon, Sony, Xiaomi and Samsung!

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At Pwn2Own Hacking Contest held in Tokyo on 6-7 November, two white-hat hackers known as Fluoroacetate violated the devices Amazon Samsung Sony , Xiaomi and others. The team won cash prizes worth $ 145,000 and 15 degrees Master of Pwn that ensured their dominant lead over the other bidders.

The Fluoroacetate, consisting of hackers , Cama Amat and Richard Zhu, drew all eyes on her when he managed to bypass five devices. Writing history, the duo Hakkari the Sony X800G TV, becoming the first broken TV in a contest Pwn2Own.

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