Vega Security Raises $120M, Google Reports AI Misuse, and Palo Alto Networks Acquires CyberArk - Cybersecurity AI Weekly #41
February 16, 2026 -
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In recent developments, Veria Labs has successfully secured $3.2 million in seed funding to advance its AI-driven continuous offensive security testing. This funding round saw participation from notable investors such as Y Combinator, Paul Graham, and Gokul Rajaram. Meanwhile, Lema AI has raised $24 million in Series A funding to revolutionize third-party risk management through continuous forensic analysis, moving away from traditional compliance methods.
Additionally, Cisco has announced updates to its AI Defense and SASE solutions, aimed at helping enterprises securely adopt AI technology. These updates include AI supply chain governance and runtime protections. In another significant move, Astrix Security has launched the OpenClaw Scanner to address security concerns related to the use of the open-source AI assistant OpenClaw in organizations. Stay tuned for more updates on these and other exciting developments in the world of AI and cybersecurity.
Welcome to this week's edition of Cybersecurity AI Weekly.
In recent developments, Veria Labs has successfully secured $3.2 million in seed funding to advance its AI-driven continuous offensive security testing. This funding round saw participation from notable investors such as Y Combinator, Paul Graham, and Gokul Rajaram. Meanwhile, Lema AI has raised $24 million in Series A funding to revolutionize third-party risk management through continuous forensic analysis, moving away from traditional compliance methods.
Additionally, Cisco has announced updates to its AI Defense and SASE solutions, aimed at helping enterprises securely adopt AI technology. These updates include AI supply chain governance and runtime protections. In another significant move, Astrix Security has launched the OpenClaw Scanner to address security concerns related to the use of the open-source AI assistant OpenClaw in organizations. Stay tuned for more updates on these and other exciting developments in the world of AI and cybersecurity.
Veria Labs Secures $3.2M for AI Security Testing
Veria Labs, originating from a leading US hacking team, has secured $3.2 million in seed funding to innovate application security through AI-driven continuous offensive security testing. Investors include Y Combinator and notable individuals like Paul Graham and Gokul Rajaram. Read more
Lema AI Raises $24M for Cybersecurity
Lema AI has secured $24 million in Series A funding to enhance its cybersecurity platform for third-party risk management. The funding will support the shift from traditional compliance to continuous forensic analysis of vendor risks. Read more
Cisco Enhances AI Defense and SASE Solutions
On February 10, 2026, Cisco announced updates to its AI Defense and SASE solutions to help enterprises securely adopt AI technology, including new security features and protections. Read more
Astrix Security Launches OpenClaw Scanner
Astrix Security has introduced the OpenClaw Scanner, a tool aimed at identifying the use of the open-source AI assistant OpenClaw in organizations. This initiative addresses security concerns related to autonomous AI agents operating without centralized control. Read more
ZAST.AI Secures $6 Million Pre-A Funding
ZAST.AI has raised $6 million in a Pre-A funding round led by Hillhouse Capital to advance its AI-driven code security solutions and support global expansion. Read more
Reco Secures $30M for AI Cybersecurity Expansion
Reco, an AI SaaS security platform from New York, has raised $30 million in Series B funding led by Zeev Ventures to support expansion and hiring. Read more
Google Report on AI Misuse in Cyber Attacks
Google Threat Intelligence Group has released a report on the misuse of AI by state-sponsored actors in cyber attacks, highlighting activities such as phishing scams and malware development. Read more
Vega Security Raises $120M for Cyber Threat Detection
Vega Security has raised $120 million in a Series B funding round to enhance its AI-native security operations suite and expand globally. The funding was led by Accel with participation from Cyberstarts, Redpoint, and CRV. Read more
AIM Intelligence Breaches Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6
AIM Intelligence's security team identified critical vulnerabilities in Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6, raising concerns about potential misuse of AI technology. Read more
Cydelphi Raises $3 Million for AI Cybersecurity
Cydelphi has secured $3 million in seed funding to advance its AI-native cybersecurity platform. The investment, led by Glasswing Ventures, aims to enhance ransomware recovery processes. Read more
Proofpoint Acquires Acuvity to Boost AI Security
On February 12, 2026, Proofpoint, Inc. announced its acquisition of Acuvity to enhance its cybersecurity platform with AI-native capabilities for visibility, governance, and protection in AI-driven workflows. Read more
Sophos Promotes Simon Reed to Chief Security Officer
Sophos has announced leadership changes, promoting Simon Reed to Chief Security Officer to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity strategy. Other key promotions include Raja Patel, John Peterson, and Tony Young. Read more
Keeper Security Gains GovRAMP High Authorization
Keeper Security has received GovRAMP High Authorization for its Government Cloud platform, enhancing AI-driven cybersecurity for State, Local, and Educational organizations by meeting stringent security requirements. Read more
Abstract Joins Torq AMP Alliance for AI Security
Abstract has joined the Torq AMP alliance program to enhance AI-driven security operations. This partnership aims to integrate Abstract's security platform with Torq's AI SOC platform. Read more
Palo Alto Networks Acquires CyberArk for AI Identity Security
Palo Alto Networks has completed its acquisition of CyberArk, aiming to enhance identity security by integrating CyberArk's platform into its services. Read more
Check Point Acquires Israeli Startups for AI Security
Cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies has acquired three Israeli startups to enhance its AI security solutions, addressing the growing need for protection against AI-driven cyber threats. Read more
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