Researchers have discovered multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in HashiCorp Vault and CyberArk Conjur, critical secret management platforms used by many enterprises. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to bypass authentication, gain root access, and execute remote code, posing significant security risks to organizations.

A new startup focused on zero-day vulnerabilities is offering $20 million for tools that can successfully hack any smartphone. This initiative aims to attract skilled hackers to enhance cybersecurity solutions amidst increasing smartphone security challenges.