Mitsubishi's $1B Acquisition & OpenAI's Global Security Partnership - Cybersecurity AI Weekly #21
September 15, 2025 -
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The OpenAI Fund has increased its investment in Adaptive Security to a total of $55 million in Series A funding, emphasizing its commitment to addressing AI-driven cybersecurity threats. Meanwhile, research by MIT Sloan and Safe Security indicates that 80% of ransomware attacks involve artificial intelligence, highlighting the use of AI-generated phishing and deepfakes.
In other news, OpenAI has announced a partnership with the US Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) and the UK AI Security Institute (UK AISI) to enhance AI system security. The collaboration aims to evaluate vulnerabilities and implement safeguards against misuse in areas like cybersecurity and biosecurity. Additionally, Linx Security has launched the Linx AI-Agent, an AI tool aimed at improving enterprise identity governance by automating complex tasks and learning from patterns.
Welcome to this week's edition of Cybersecurity AI Weekly.
The OpenAI Fund has increased its investment in Adaptive Security to a total of $55 million in Series A funding, emphasizing its commitment to addressing AI-driven cybersecurity threats. Meanwhile, research by MIT Sloan and Safe Security indicates that 80% of ransomware attacks involve artificial intelligence, highlighting the use of AI-generated phishing and deepfakes.
In other news, OpenAI has announced a partnership with the US Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) and the UK AI Security Institute (UK AISI) to enhance AI system security. The collaboration aims to evaluate vulnerabilities and implement safeguards against misuse in areas like cybersecurity and biosecurity. Additionally, Linx Security has launched the Linx AI-Agent, an AI tool aimed at improving enterprise identity governance by automating complex tasks and learning from patterns.
OpenAI Fund Boosts Adaptive Security Investment to $55M
The OpenAI Fund has increased its investment in Adaptive Security, bringing the company's total funding to $55 million. This move underscores the fund's trust in the company's methods for addressing AI-related security threats. Read more
MIT Sloan Study: 80% of Ransomware Attacks Use AI
Research by MIT Sloan and Safe Security indicates that 80% of ransomware attacks involve artificial intelligence, highlighting the use of AI-generated phishing and deepfakes. Read more
OpenAI Collaborates with US and UK Institutes for AI Security
OpenAI has announced a collaboration with the US Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) and the UK AI Security Institute (UK AISI) to enhance AI system security. The partnership aims to evaluate vulnerabilities and implement safeguards against misuse in areas like cybersecurity and biosecurity. Read more
Linx Security Introduces AI-Agent for Identity Governance
On September 9, 2025, Linx Security announced the launch of the Linx AI-Agent, an advanced AI tool aimed at improving enterprise identity governance by automating complex tasks and understanding context in multi-cloud environments. Read more
UK MoD Awards Google Cloud £400M Contract
The UK's Ministry of Defence has awarded Google Cloud a £400 million contract to develop sovereign cloud capabilities, enhancing cybersecurity and AI technologies. Read more
AegisAI Raises $13 Million for AI Email Security
Former Google security leaders have launched AegisAI, an email security startup, securing $13 million in seed funding to develop AI technology aimed at combating email threats. Read more
Mitsubishi Electric Acquires Nozomi Networks for $1 Billion
Mitsubishi Electric has acquired Nozomi Networks, an industrial cybersecurity provider, for approximately USD $1 billion. This acquisition is the largest in the operational technology cybersecurity sector. Read more
Cisco Unveils AI Solutions at Splunk's .conf25
In September 2025, Cisco introduced AI-driven solutions to enhance data management and security at Splunk's .conf25 event. These include the Cisco Data Fabric and new editions of Splunk Enterprise Security. Read more
Lanai Inc. Launches AI Observability Agent
AI monitoring startup Lanai Inc. has introduced its AI Observability Agent to address the risks of unauthorized AI usage in enterprises by running detection models on corporate devices. Read more
Exabeam Enhances AI Threat Detection with Google Cloud Integration
Exabeam has integrated Google Cloud's Model Armor telemetry into its platform to improve monitoring of AI agent threats, addressing growing concerns over insider threats in AI environments. Read more
Accenture Acquires IAMConcepts to Boost Canadian Cybersecurity
On September 9, 2025, Accenture announced its acquisition of IAMConcepts, a Canadian company specializing in identity and access management services, to enhance its cybersecurity offerings in Canada. Read more
Xage Security Unveils Zero Trust Platform for AI
Xage Security has launched a unified Zero Trust platform to enhance security in AI environments. The platform aims to control AI data access and tool usage, addressing risks in sectors like government and healthcare. Read more
Global ICS Security Market to Reach $27 Billion by 2030
A report by Mordor Intelligence forecasts the global Industrial Control Systems Security Market to grow from $19 billion in 2025 to $27 billion by 2030. This growth is driven by increasing cyber threats and the adoption of AI and IoT in industrial sectors. Read more
Raxis Integrates AI into Penetration Testing
On September 11, 2025, Raxis announced the integration of AI tools into its penetration testing services, aiming to enhance cybersecurity assessments by combining AI efficiency with human creativity. Read more
Millennial Shift Technologies Partners with HSB for AI-Driven Cyber Insurance
Millennial Shift Technologies has teamed up with HSB to integrate HSB TotalCyber™ into the mShift Platform, enhancing digital access to cyber insurance for brokers. Read more
Sublime Security Unveils AI Agent for Cyber Threat Protection
On September 11, 2025, Sublime Security announced the launch of the Autonomous Detection Engineer (ADÉ), an AI agent aimed at enhancing cyber threat protection by quickly analyzing attack patterns and reducing detection times. Read more
AI Security Risks in Critical Infrastructure Highlighted by SandboxAQ
Kathryn Wang from SandboxAQ discussed the security risks AI poses to critical infrastructure, referencing a Google Gemini exploit revealed at DEFCON. Read more
Box Unveils AI Security Suite 'Box Shield Pro'
Box has launched 'Box Shield Pro' at the BoxWorks conference, targeting enhanced AI security for sectors like legal, finance, and government. The suite offers AI-driven tools for improved cybersecurity and document management. Read more
Tallinn Digital Summit 2025 to Focus on AI and Cybersecurity
The Tallinn Digital Summit 2025 will convene global leaders to explore AI's impact on governance, cybersecurity, and education, with discussions on smart governance and the AI Leap initiative. Read more
Koi Secures $38 Million for Software Security
Cybersecurity startup Koi has successfully raised $38 million in a Series A funding round. The funds will be used to enhance their platform, Supply Chain Gateway, which provides visibility and risk analysis for enterprise software. Read more
Vyro AI Exposes 116 GB of User Logs
Generative AI app developer Vyro AI exposed 116 GB of user logs due to a misconfigured server, raising concerns about data security. Read more
EC-Council Invests Over $20 Million in AI Security Firm FireCompass
EC-Council has invested over $20 million in FireCompass, an AI-driven security platform. This is part of their $100 million commitment to enhance cybersecurity solutions. Read more
Omada's AI Threat Model for Healthcare Data Security
Omada has introduced a threat model to assist healthcare organizations in evaluating AI-related security, privacy, and compliance risks. The framework focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in AI integration, emphasizing data protection and patient privacy. Read more
UK Government Partners with Google Cloud for Secure Communication
The UK government has entered a £400 million agreement with Google Cloud to bolster secure communication with the US, focusing on AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Read more
VirusTotal Identifies Malware Campaign Using SVG Files
VirusTotal has uncovered a malware campaign that used SVG files to impersonate the Colombian judicial system, evading antivirus detection. The discovery was made using VirusTotal's AI tool, revealing over 500 similar files. Read more
Nx Supply Chain Attack Exposes GitHub Accounts
A supply chain attack on the Nx repository has compromised 2,180 GitHub accounts and exposed 7,200 repositories. The attack involved a malicious package exploiting a flaw in GitHub Actions workflow. Read more
SentinelOne to Acquire Observo AI for AI Security Enhancement
On September 8, 2025, SentinelOne announced plans to acquire Observo AI to enhance its AI-native security operations and SIEM capabilities. The acquisition aims to address challenges in security operations due to increasing data volumes. Read more
F5 Acquires CalypsoAI for $180 Million
F5 is set to acquire Dublin-based CalypsoAI for $180 million, addressing growing cybersecurity challenges in AI adoption. CalypsoAI will bolster F5's security capabilities against emerging threats. Read more
Bell Canada Unveils AI-Powered Cybersecurity Brand
On September 9, 2025, Bell Canada introduced Bell Cyber, a new brand focused on AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, at the Bell Cybersecurity Summit in Toronto. Read more
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