Doppel Raises $70M for AI Social Engineering Defense, SAFE Acquires Balbix - Cybersecurity AI Weekly #31
November 24, 2025 -
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In recent developments, Nudge Security has raised $22.5 million in Series A funding, with Cerberus Ventures leading the investment. This funding is set to boost their AI and SaaS security solutions. Meanwhile, Senator Chris Murphy has raised alarms about the potential threats posed by unregulated AI, following a report from Anthropic about a cyberattack attempt by a Chinese state-sponsored group.
In other news, Doppel has secured $70 million to enhance its AI-native social engineering defense platform, and Twenty has raised $38 million to advance its AI-driven cyber warfare solutions. Additionally, SAFE has acquired Balbix to create a comprehensive platform for cyber risk management, while OpenText has introduced new tools to help enterprises integrate AI securely. Lastly, Orange and École Polytechnique have partnered to advance research and training in AI and cybersecurity.
Welcome to this week's edition of Cybersecurity AI Weekly.
In recent developments, Nudge Security has raised $22.5 million in Series A funding, with Cerberus Ventures leading the investment. This funding is set to boost their AI and SaaS security solutions. Meanwhile, Senator Chris Murphy has raised alarms about the potential threats posed by unregulated AI, following a report from Anthropic about a cyberattack attempt by a Chinese state-sponsored group.
In other news, Doppel has secured $70 million to enhance its AI-native social engineering defense platform, and Twenty has raised $38 million to advance its AI-driven cyber warfare solutions. Additionally, SAFE has acquired Balbix to create a comprehensive platform for cyber risk management, while OpenText has introduced new tools to help enterprises integrate AI securely. Lastly, Orange and École Polytechnique have partnered to advance research and training in AI and cybersecurity.
Nudge Security Raises $22.5M in Series A Funding
Nudge Security has secured $22.5 million in Series A funding led by Cerberus Ventures to enhance its AI and SaaS security solutions. The funding aims to support product innovation and market expansion. Read more
Senator Murphy Warns of AI Cyberattack Threat
Senator Chris Murphy expressed concerns about the risks of unregulated AI following a report from Anthropic on a thwarted cyberattack by a likely Chinese state-sponsored group targeting major sectors. Read more
Doppel Raises $70M for AI Social Engineering Defense
Doppel, a San Francisco-based AI-native social engineering defense platform, has secured $70 million in Series C funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The funds will be used to enhance product innovation and expand digital risk protection and human risk management offerings. Read more
Twenty Raises $38M for AI Cyber Warfare
Twenty has secured $38 million in Series A funding to advance its AI-driven cyber warfare systems. The funding will enhance U.S. cyber capabilities against global threats. Read more
SAFE Acquires Balbix for AI Cyber Risk Platform
SAFE has acquired Balbix to create a unified AI-powered platform for managing cyber risk and exposure. This merger aims to enhance real-time visibility and decision-making in cyber risk management. Read more
OpenText Unveils Cybersecurity Tools for AI Integration
On October 30, 2025, OpenText announced new cybersecurity tools to help enterprises securely integrate AI into their operations, enhancing governance and compliance. Read more
Orange and École Polytechnique Partner for AI and Cybersecurity Research
Orange and École Polytechnique have formed a strategic partnership to enhance research and training in AI and cybersecurity. The collaboration includes creating an academic research chair and a joint center of excellence. Read more
Crimson Vista Partners with PointerTech for AI Cybersecurity
Crimson Vista, Inc. has announced a partnership with PointerTech - IT Solutions to integrate AI-driven cybersecurity solutions into PointerTech's services, enhancing security for their clients. Read more
Method Security Raises $26 Million for AI Cyber Resilience
Cybersecurity firm Method Security has secured $26 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven cyber resilience platform for the U.S. Government and critical enterprises. Read more
Tidal Cyber Appoints Damian Apone as Board Advisor
Tidal Cyber has appointed Damian Apone as a Board Advisor to enhance their Threat-Led Defense strategies. Apone brings over 25 years of cybersecurity experience to the role. Read more
Semperis Study on Ransomware Timing
A study by Semperis indicates that over half of ransomware attacks occur during holidays and weekends, times when cybersecurity staffing is typically lower. Read more
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