Veracode's AI Code Security Report & Echo Software's $15M Funding - Cybersecurity AI Weekly #15
August 04, 2025 -
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The Veracode 2025 GenAI Code Security Report has identified significant security vulnerabilities in AI-generated code, with Java showing the highest risk. Meanwhile, Echo Software Inc. has secured $15 million in funding to develop AI-driven container base images aimed at eliminating software vulnerabilities. In the realm of Web3, Octane and Avalanche have introduced an AI-powered security integration to enhance development workflows.
In other news, Trend Micro and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership to boost AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. SAFE and Cisco are collaborating to improve AI risk management, while Dropzone AI has raised $37 million to advance its autonomous AI security operations center analysts. Additionally, Tonic Security has secured $7 million to enhance its AI-driven cyber exposure management platform.
Welcome to this week's edition of Cybersecurity AI Weekly.
The Veracode 2025 GenAI Code Security Report has identified significant security vulnerabilities in AI-generated code, with Java showing the highest risk. Meanwhile, Echo Software Inc. has secured $15 million in funding to develop AI-driven container base images aimed at eliminating software vulnerabilities. In the realm of Web3, Octane and Avalanche have introduced an AI-powered security integration to enhance development workflows.
In other news, Trend Micro and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership to boost AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. SAFE and Cisco are collaborating to improve AI risk management, while Dropzone AI has raised $37 million to advance its autonomous AI security operations center analysts. Additionally, Tonic Security has secured $7 million to enhance its AI-driven cyber exposure management platform.
Veracode Report Highlights AI Code Security Risks
The Veracode 2025 GenAI Code Security Report reveals that AI-generated code introduces security vulnerabilities in 45% of cases, with Java having the highest risk. Read more
Echo Software Inc. Secures $15M for AI Infrastructure
Echo Software Inc. has raised $15 million in Seed funding to develop AI-driven container base images aimed at eliminating software vulnerabilities. The funding round was led by Notable Capital and Hyperwise Ventures. Read more
Octane and Avalanche Unveil AI Security Tool for Web3
Octane and Avalanche have launched an AI-powered security integration that embeds vulnerability detection directly into Avalanche development workflows, enabling real-time issue identification and resolution. Read more
Trend Micro and Google Cloud Expand AI Cybersecurity Partnership
On July 28, 2025, Trend Micro announced an expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity and sovereign cloud solutions. The collaboration aims to improve security across cloud environments and support enterprises in their digital transformation. Read more
SAFE and Cisco Collaborate on AI Risk Management
SAFE has partnered with Cisco to integrate AI Defense telemetry with SAFE's solutions, aiming to enhance cyber risk management and security governance for AI applications. Read more
Dropzone AI Secures $37 Million for AI SOC Analysts
Dropzone AI has raised $37 million to further develop its autonomous AI security operations center analysts and enhance partnerships. The funding aims to improve AI management of security alerts, minimizing human involvement. Read more
Tonic Security Raises $7 Million for AI Cyber Platform
Cybersecurity startup Tonic Security has secured $7 million in seed funding to advance its AI-driven exposure management platform, aiming to reduce alert fatigue and improve cyber threat remediation. Read more
Preamble Releases AI Security Research and Toolkit
Preamble, an AI security company, has published a research paper on 'Prompt Injection 2.0' and released an open source security testing toolkit. The research and toolkit focus on evolving AI threats and aim to make advanced security testing tools more accessible. Read more
IBM Report: AI Model Breaches and Lack of Access Controls
A report by IBM reveals that 13% of organizations experienced breaches of AI models or applications, with 97% lacking proper access controls. Read more
Cyata Secures $8.5M to Boost AI Security
Cyata has emerged from stealth with $8.5 million in seed funding to tackle security challenges posed by AI agents in enterprise systems. The platform offers tools for managing AI identities and mitigating risks of autonomous AI actions. Read more
C3SA and Mimic Partner to Combat Ransomware
C3SA, a data protection firm, and Mimic, a ransomware defense pioneer, have announced a strategic partnership to enhance cyber resilience against ransomware threats. Read more
ISC2 Introduces AI Strategy Certificate for Cybersecurity
On July 31, 2025, ISC2 announced a new certificate and courses to help cybersecurity professionals adopt AI securely, addressing a skills gap identified in their research. Read more
Wallarm Unveils New Security Edge for API Protection
On July 31, 2025, Wallarm introduced its next-generation Security Edge to enhance API protection against rising AI-driven attacks. The solution offers real-time visibility, multi-cloud support, and a free tier for startups and small businesses. Read more
SAFE Secures $70M for CyberAGI and CTEM Solution
SAFE has raised $70 million in a Series C funding round to develop CyberAGI and launch a fully autonomous Continuous Threat Exposure Management solution, enhancing its Cyber Risk Singularity platform. Read more
Armis Partners with Torq for AI Security Operations
Cyber exposure management company Armis has joined the Torq AMP Alliance to enhance AI-driven security operations. This partnership aims to integrate Armis Centrix with Torq's platform for improved threat detection and response. Read more
Noma Security Secures $100 Million in Series B Funding
Noma Security, a Tel Aviv-based startup, has raised $100 million in Series B funding led by Evolution Equity Partners to enhance its AI agent security platform. Read more
Semperis Study Reveals Ransomware Threats
The Semperis 2025 Ransomware Study indicates that 69% of organizations paid ransoms last year, highlighting ongoing cyber threats globally, especially in the US and Singapore. Read more
Legion Security Secures $30M for AI Cybersecurity
Legion Security has raised $30 million in Series A funding led by Coatue to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity operations. The funds will be used to develop a browser extension that automates security tasks by learning from analysts' workflows. Read more
Cursor IDE Vulnerability CVE-2025-54135 Discovered
A security vulnerability named CurXecute has been identified in the AI-powered Cursor IDE, which allows remote code execution via prompt-injection attacks. The issue, affecting nearly all versions, has been patched in version 1.3. Read more
SOS Technologies Expands AI Threat Detection in U.S. Schools and Worship Places
SOS Technologies has announced the expansion of its EagleEye™ AI Threat Detection and Management Platform in schools and houses of worship across the U.S. The platform aims to enhance public safety by integrating with existing surveillance systems for real-time threat detection. Read more
Mitigata Secures $5.9M in Series A Funding
Cyber resilience startup Mitigata has raised $5.9 million in a Series A funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners. The funding will be used to enhance its AI-driven platform and expand its global operations. Read more
Corelight Unveils GenAI Accelerator Pack for SOC
Corelight has introduced its GenAI Accelerator Pack, featuring a Model Context Protocol Server and Promptbooks, to enhance security operations center workflows by integrating large language models with network evidence. Read more
Adversa AI's 2025 Report on AI Security Incidents
Adversa AI has released a report on July 31, 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities in generative and agentic AI, noting a doubling of security incidents since 2024. Read more
Promptfoo Secures $18.4M to Boost AI Security
Promptfoo has raised $18.4 million in Series A funding from Insight Partners and a16z to enhance AI security for developers, focusing on vulnerabilities in generative AI systems. Read more
Fable Secures $31 Million for AI-Powered Cybersecurity Training
Fable, a cybersecurity startup, has raised $31 million to enhance its AI-driven personalized security training for employees. The funding will help Fable address human error in cybersecurity with tailored training solutions. Read more
Nebulock Secures $8.5 Million for AI Cybersecurity Platform
AI startup Nebulock has raised $8.5 million, with a $6 million seed round led by Bain Capital Ventures, to enhance its AI-driven threat-hunting platform. Read more
Nightfall Unveils AI-Powered DLP Platform 'Nyx'
On July 30, 2025, Nightfall launched 'Nyx', an AI-driven Data Loss Prevention platform designed to enhance data security by autonomously detecting insider threats and optimizing security policies. Read more
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