Here’s how much hackers charge for zero-day iOS exploits

In the world of cybersecurity, the market for zero-day exploits is booming, with prices skyrocketing for hacks targeting popular devices and software. Crowdfense, a startup specializing in acquiring and reselling zero-day vulnerabilities, recently unveiled its latest pricing list, revealing staggering sums for exploits targeting iPhones, iMessage, and more.

Zero-day exploits, named for their reliance on undisclosed vulnerabilities unknown to software developers, fetch hefty sums due to their potential for covert surveillance and espionage. Crowdfense's pricing list indicates that it will pay anywhere from $5 to $7 million for zero-days capable of infiltrating iPhones, while Android exploits can net up to $5 million. Similarly, exploits targeting popular web browsers and messaging platforms command top dollar, with Google Chrome and Safari vulnerabilities fetching up to $3 million and $3.5 million, respectively, and iMessage and WhatsApp hacks fetching between $3 and $5 million, reported Techcrunch.