Pwn2Own 2012 Gets Serious About Security Vulnerabilities

"Over the last several years, the Pwn2Own hacking challenge has become known as the place where browsers get hacked, sometimes within just a matter of minutes. This year, the event's organizers at HP TippingPoint's Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) are looking to project a more serious demeanor and downplay the sensational nature of the contest -- even as they change the rules in an effort to demonstrate a record number of exploited security vulnerabilities.

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