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UAE Startup Offers $20M Bounty for Zero-Day Hacks

8/22/2025

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Advanced Security Solutions, a UAE startup, offers up to $20 million for zero-day hacking tools aimed at government clients.
Bounties include $15 million for Android and iPhone exploits, and $10 million for Windows vulnerabilities.
The company claims to support over 25 governments but lacks transparency regarding ownership and clientele.
Competitor Operation Zero exclusively serves the Russian government, facing legal restrictions in Western markets.

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Advanced Security Solutions, a UAE startup, offers up to $20 million for zero-day hacking tools aimed at government clients.
Bounties include $15 million for Android and iPhone exploits, and $10 million for Windows vulnerabilities.
The company claims to support over 25 governments but lacks transparency regarding ownership and clientele.
Competitor Operation Zero exclusively serves the Russian government, facing legal restrictions in Western markets.