Get the latest tech news

New zero-day startup offers $20 million for tools that can hack any smartphone


Prices for hacking tools that allow governments to break into mobile phones keep going up, thanks to efforts by tech firms shoring up their cybersecurity.

Our clients consistently return for new services, reflecting the trust and strategic value we provide in high-stakes operational contexts, including counterterrorism and narcotics control.” In 2015, Zerodium, a broker that much like Advanced Security Solutions also acquires zero-days from researchers and resells them to governments, was among the first-ever companies to publicize their price list. (Image: techcrunch)More recently, the prices of zero-days have skyrocketed, in part because there is higher demand and also because it’s getting more difficult to hack modern devices and software, thanks to big tech companies improving their security.

Get the Android app

Or read this on TechCrunch

Read more on:

Photo of tools

tools

Photo of smartphone

smartphone

Photo of day startup

day startup

Related news:

News photo

10 Pixels in, the purpose of a Google-made smartphone remains the same

News photo

MCP doesn't need tools, it needs code

News photo

The TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER is an affordable Android device blending smartphone and e-reader