A new player is emerging in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) security. Zenity, a Tel Aviv-based company founded just five years ago, has secured $125 million in Series C funding, bringing its total raised to $180 million. This significant investment round was led by Norwest, with additional support from several prominent venture … Read more
**Attackers Use Email AI Assistants to Hijack Accounts, Researchers Warn** In a disturbing demonstration of the potential for email account compromise, researchers at Barracuda Networks have shown how attackers can use built-in AI assistants to hijack high-level accounts and execute sophisticated attacks. By exploiting the trust placed in these chatbots by their users, hackers can … Read more
CISO Conversations: Russ Kirby on Passion, Leadership, and Overcoming Burnout Russ Kirby is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over two decades of experience under his belt. As the global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Ping Identity since 2023, he has had a storied career that spans roles in various large organizations, including Hewlett Packard … Read more
Zenity Secures $125 Million in Funding to Bolster AI Security Capabilities Zenity, an Israeli company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) security and governance, has raised a staggering $125 million in Series C funding. This significant investment brings Zenity’s total funds raised to a whopping $180 million, solidifying its position as a leader in the rapidly … Read more
Attackers Use Email AI Assistants to Hijack Accounts with Ease A chilling new threat has emerged in the world of cybersecurity, where attackers are exploiting the very tools designed to make our lives easier. Researchers at Barracuda Networks have demonstrated how email account hijackers can use built-in AI assistants to compromise even the most secure … Read more
Cybersecurity Professionals Reveal the Secret to Avoiding Burnout: Staying Passionate About Your Job Russ Kirby, a seasoned CISO with over two decades of experience, has shared his insights on what drives success in cybersecurity. In a conversation with SecurityWeek, Kirby credits his passion for the field as the key factor in avoiding burnout and achieving … Read more
Oligo, a Tel Aviv-based startup that specializes in runtime security, has secured $60 million in funding, bringing its total haul to $140 million. The fresh investment will be used to accelerate innovation and expand Oligo’s global reach. This latest development is significant because it highlights the growing importance of runtime protection in the face of … Read more
The Dark Side of AI: How CASB and DLP Fall Short in Protecting Against Cyber Risks As organizations increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to automate complex workflows, a new wave of cybersecurity threats is emerging. Traditional security measures, such as cloud access security brokers (CASB) and data loss prevention (DLP), are struggling to keep … Read more
Oligo Secures $60 Million in Funding for Runtime Security Platform In a major boost for runtime security, Tel Aviv-based Oligo has raised $60 million in a new funding round, bringing its total investment to $140 million. The fresh funds will be used to accelerate product innovation and expand the company’s global operations. Oligo’s platform provides … Read more
As organizations increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to automate and optimize complex workflows, a new challenge has emerged for cybersecurity teams. Despite their best efforts to mitigate risks through cloud access security brokers (CASB) and data loss prevention (DLP) tools, AI poses a unique set of threats that these traditional controls are ill-equipped to … Read more