QNAP is proud to participate in Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 held in Cork, Ireland.
This event is organized by the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) from Trend Micro, bringing together top security researchers from around the world to investigate and uncover vulnerabilities in various connected technologies—from smart home devices to NAS and SOHO routers.
This year’s total prize pool reaches 2 million USD, including the largest single prize of 1 million USD for a zero-click attack on WhatsApp.
QNAP Highlights in the Competition
Several research teams are targeting the QNAP TS-453E NAS and QHora-322 Router in the SOHO Smash-up and Network Attached Storage categories.
This open and transparent testing process allows QNAP to verify its security design, identify potential risks early, and continuously strengthen the defensive capabilities of its products.
Event date: October 21–24, 2025
Location: Cork, Ireland
Official competition schedule
Collaboration with the Global Security Community
QNAP greatly values cooperation with security researchers worldwide.
Through participation in Pwn2Own, QNAP can quickly gain the latest insights into vulnerability research, integrate them into product updates, and strengthen the resilience of its entire ecosystem.
This commitment reflects QNAP’s belief that transparency and collaboration are the keys to stronger security.
QNAP’s Ongoing Commitment
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Actively participating in international cybersecurity competitions
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Providing timely security updates and patches
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Establishing open collaboration with the global security community
QNAP remains committed to the principle of “Security as the foundation, innovation as the direction”, to ensure user data and privacy are protected to the highest standards.
