ZDI is tasking researchers with several challenges across all of the targeted devices.
The second challenge at the mobile Pwn2Own 2016 is to install a rogue software on a targeted rig.
All the targeted devices will be in their default configuration, Gorenc said.
Several WebKit internet tool rendering engine related vulnerabilities have been exhibited by Pwn2Own contestants in the past.
WebKit is the essential rendering engine behind Safari and has many components that are also used in Googles Chrome.
WebKit will likely make an appearance, but were hoping to see some new techniques and research as well.
Gorenc said that ZDI has no requirements for the app for the installation of the rogue app.
We will leave it up to the contestant to express their creativity during the public demonstration, he said.
The challenge of unlocking an iPhone has been a hot topic in recent months.
As much as $1.3 million has been reportedly paid by the FBI to bypass the iPhone lock screen.
Offering $250,000 for an iPhone unlock exploit is lucrative prize money, believes Gorenc.
Along with the money, the researcher will get the recognition that comes with winning Pwn2Own.
Thats better than some of the alternatives.
Source:eWEEK
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