"No Pwn2Own contest would be complete without crowning a Master of Pwn, which signifies the overall winner of the competition. Earning the title results in a slick trophy, a different sort of wearable, and brings with it an additional 65,000 ZDI reward points (instant Platinum status in 2026). For those not familiar with how it works, points are accumulated for each successful attempt."
"While only the first demonstration in a category wins the full cash award, each successful entry claims the full number of Master of Pwn points. Since the order of attempts is determined by a random draw, those who receive later slots can still claim the Master of Pwn title - even if they earn a lower cash payout. As with previous contests, there are penalties for withdrawing from an attempt once you register for it."
Master of Pwn awards a trophy, wearable, and 65,000 ZDI reward points, granting instant Platinum status in 2026. Points are accumulated for each successful attempt and determine the overall winner. Only the first demonstration in a category receives the full cash award, while every successful entry earns the full Master of Pwn points. Attempt order is determined by random draw, allowing later slots to win the title despite lower cash payouts. Penalties apply for withdrawing after registering, and removing an Add-on Bonus deducts those Master of Pwn points from the attempt total. Registration via pwn2own@trendmicro.com closes 5:00 p.m. JST January 15, 2026, with random drawings held if multiple entries exist per category. Results will be posted in real time via blog and Twitter. Rules may change without notice.
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