Security researchers earned $1,047,000 at Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 by successfully exploiting 76 zero-day vulnerabilities during the three-day competition held January 21-23, 2026. The contest focused on automotive security systems and connected vehicle technologies. Multiple teams demonstrated critical vulnerabilities in various automotive platforms and components. The high payout reflects the severity and number of previously unknown security flaws discovered. This represents a significant security research achievement highlighting vulnerabilities in modern automotive systems.