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Microsoft Launches $5 Million Challenge for Ethical Hackers

8/7/2025

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Microsoft is set to unveil the Zero Day Quest, a thrilling challenge that rewards ethical hackers with a whopping $5 million for uncovering critical vulnerabilities in cloud and AI systems from August 4 to October 4, 2025. This initiative fosters collaboration among cybersecurity experts, culminating in an exclusive live event at Microsoft's Redmond campus in Spring 2026, where innovation and knowledge sharing will take center stage.

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Microsoft is set to unveil the Zero Day Quest, a thrilling challenge that rewards ethical hackers with a whopping $5 million for uncovering critical vulnerabilities in cloud and AI systems from August 4 to October 4, 2025. This initiative fosters collaboration among cybersecurity experts, culminating in an exclusive live event at Microsoft's Redmond campus in Spring 2026, where innovation and knowledge sharing will take center stage.