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AI-Driven Phishing Every 42 Seconds, Cyera's $6B Valuation, and IBM's New Cyber Partnership - Cybersecurity AI Weekly #4
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In recent developments, a report by Cofense highlights the alarming frequency of AI-driven phishing attacks, occurring every 42 seconds, which presents significant challenges for security teams worldwide. Meanwhile, Finanz Informatik has expanded its partnership with IBM to modernize IT infrastructure through AI, automation, and hybrid cloud technologies, aiming to bolster cyber resilience.
On the financial front, Israeli cybersecurity startup Cyera is making headlines by raising hundreds of millions of dollars, reaching a valuation of at least $6 billion. This comes after a previous funding round where they raised $300 million at a $3 billion valuation. Additionally, Surge Ventures has launched SurgeONE.ai, an AI-native platform designed to enhance compliance and cybersecurity in financial services, integrating AI with expert services and secure data infrastructure to address regulatory and cyber challenges.
Welcome to this week's edition of Cybersecurity AI Weekly.
In recent developments, a report by Cofense highlights the alarming frequency of AI-driven phishing attacks, occurring every 42 seconds, which presents significant challenges for security teams worldwide. Meanwhile, Finanz Informatik has expanded its partnership with IBM to modernize IT infrastructure through AI, automation, and hybrid cloud technologies, aiming to bolster cyber resilience.
On the financial front, Israeli cybersecurity startup Cyera is making headlines by raising hundreds of millions of dollars, reaching a valuation of at least $6 billion. This comes after a previous funding round where they raised $300 million at a $3 billion valuation. Additionally, Surge Ventures has launched SurgeONE.ai, an AI-native platform designed to enhance compliance and cybersecurity in financial services, integrating AI with expert services and secure data infrastructure to address regulatory and cyber challenges.
Finanz Informatik and IBM Expand Partnership
Finanz Informatik has signed a new contract with IBM to enhance their collaboration on AI, automation, and hybrid cloud technologies. The partnership aims to modernize IT infrastructure and improve cyber resilience for the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe. Read more
Cyera Raises Funds at $6 Billion Valuation
Israeli cybersecurity startup Cyera is raising hundreds of millions of dollars, reaching a valuation of at least $6 billion. This follows a previous funding round where it raised $300 million at a $3 billion valuation. Read more
Surge Ventures Launches AI Platform for Compliance and Cybersecurity
Surge Ventures has introduced SurgeONE.ai, an AI-native platform aimed at improving compliance and cybersecurity for financial institutions, addressing regulatory and cyber challenges. Read more
Cranium Launches Arena for AI Security
Cranium has introduced Arena, an AI red teaming platform aimed at enhancing security in AI systems. The platform helps organizations simulate cyber threats and manage risks, ensuring compliance with regulations such as the EU AI Act. Read more
Cyble Introduces Cyble Titan for Enhanced Endpoint Security
Cyble has launched Cyble Titan, a new endpoint security solution that integrates with its AI-Native Security Cloud to provide real-time threat detection and automated response capabilities. Read more
Pangea Study on GenAI Vulnerabilities
Pangea has released a study detailing vulnerabilities in AI security, based on over 330,000 prompt injection attempts from its $10,000 Prompt Injection Challenge. The findings emphasize the need for robust security measures as AI adoption grows. Read more
Cofense Reports AI-Powered Phishing Threats Every 42 Seconds
A report by Cofense indicates that AI-driven phishing attacks are occurring every 42 seconds, posing significant challenges for security teams. The report discusses the automation of malware development and the creation of personalized phishing emails. Read more
KnowBe4 Warns of Agentic AI Ransomware Threat
On May 12, 2025, KnowBe4 warned about a new ransomware type using agentic AI, coinciding with International Anti-Ransomware Day. This AI-driven ransomware is expected to automate and enhance the effectiveness of attacks. Read more
Theom Secures $20 Million for AI Data Security
Theom has raised $20 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-native Data Operations Center, focusing on data governance and security for generative AI users. Read more
SentinelOne Invests in Theom.ai for Data Security
SentinelOne has announced an investment in Theom.ai to enhance data security and governance for modern enterprises, focusing on real-time visibility and control in data operations. Read more
Menta SAS Licenses eFPGA IP to Secafy Co, Ltd.
Menta SAS has licensed its embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP to Japanese technology company Secafy Co, Ltd. to enhance chiplet-based products with improved security and adaptability. Read more
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