Irregular Raises $80M, Vega Hits $400M Valuation, and AI Deepfake IDs in Cyberattacks - Cybersecurity AI Weekly #22
September 22, 2025 -
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AI security firm Irregular has raised $80 million to enhance its capabilities in identifying risks in AI models, with funding led by Sequoia Capital and Redpoint Ventures. Meanwhile, MIND has appointed Jimmy Tsang as Chief Marketing Officer to enhance global presence and revenue growth in data loss prevention, following their recent $30 million Series A funding and launch of an autonomous DLP platform.
In other news, ShardSecure and Entrust have announced a partnership to enhance cryptographic security for unstructured data using ShardSecure's Microshard technology and Entrust's security solutions. Additionally, Israeli cybersecurity startup Vega has successfully raised $65 million in funding, bringing its valuation to $400 million, with the funding round led by Accel.
Welcome to this week's edition of Cybersecurity AI Weekly.
AI security firm Irregular has raised $80 million to enhance its capabilities in identifying risks in AI models, with funding led by Sequoia Capital and Redpoint Ventures. Meanwhile, MIND has appointed Jimmy Tsang as Chief Marketing Officer to enhance global presence and revenue growth in data loss prevention, following their recent $30 million Series A funding and launch of an autonomous DLP platform.
In other news, ShardSecure and Entrust have announced a partnership to enhance cryptographic security for unstructured data using ShardSecure's Microshard technology and Entrust's security solutions. Additionally, Israeli cybersecurity startup Vega has successfully raised $65 million in funding, bringing its valuation to $400 million, with the funding round led by Accel.
ShardSecure and Entrust Partner for Data Security
On September 15, 2025, ShardSecure and Entrust announced a partnership to enhance cryptographic security for unstructured data using their combined technologies. Read more
Netskope Sets IPO Price at $19 per Share
Netskope has announced its initial public offering price at $19.00 per share, with trading on Nasdaq expected to start on September 18, 2025. Read more
Irregular Secures $80 Million for AI Model Security
AI security firm Irregular has raised $80 million in funding to enhance its capabilities in identifying risks in AI models, with the investment led by Sequoia Capital and Redpoint Ventures. Read more
MIND Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
MIND has appointed Jimmy Tsang as Chief Marketing Officer to enhance its global presence and revenue growth in the data loss prevention sector. Read more
Vega Secures $65 Million, Valued at $400 Million
Israeli cybersecurity startup Vega has raised $65 million in funding, achieving a valuation of $400 million. The funding round was led by Accel, with contributions from Cyberstarts, Redpoint, and CRV. Read more
Akamai Partners with Seraphic Security for AI-Driven Security
Akamai Technologies has partnered with Seraphic Security to integrate secure enterprise browser capabilities into its Zero Trust security products, enhancing AI-driven security solutions. Read more
Check Point Acquires Lakera to Boost AI Security
Check Point Software Technologies has acquired Lakera, an AI-native security platform, to enhance AI security for enterprises. This move aims to address cyber risks linked to generative AI and large language models. Read more
Stamus and SentinelOne Expand AI Security Partnership
On September 16, 2025, Stamus and SentinelOne announced an expansion of their partnership to enhance network security using AI-powered detection and response. The integration aims to tackle challenges like alert fatigue and false positives. Read more
North Korean Hackers Use AI for Deepfake ID in Cyberattack
A North Korean hacking group, Kimsuky, used ChatGPT to create a deepfake military ID in a phishing attack targeting South Korean organizations. This highlights the growing use of AI in cyberattacks. Read more
Fescaro and TUV Nord Partner for Automotive Cybersecurity
Fescaro, a South Korean mobility software provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding with TUV Nord, a German testing and certification organization, to enhance automotive cybersecurity compliance solutions. This collaboration aims to assist automakers and suppliers in meeting tightening global cybersecurity regulations. Read more
OpenAI ChatGPT Vulnerability Exposes Gmail Data
A zero-click vulnerability in OpenAI's ChatGPT Deep Research agent was discovered, allowing attackers to access sensitive Gmail data through crafted emails. The flaw, named ShadowLeak, was reported in June 2025 and addressed by OpenAI in August. Read more
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