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AegisAI, founded by former Google security execs, lands $36M to stop AI-driven spear phishing
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Marina Temkin
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AegisAI, a startup founded by former Google security executives, has raised $36 million to combat AI-driven spear phishing. The company uses AI agents to analyze email communications for subtle anomalies that traditional rule-based security systems often miss.
Hackers are increasingly using AI to launch attacks on a massive scale, with email emerging as a primary target. AI can quickly aggregate personal information—such as information about coworkers, active projects, and recent travel itineraries—allowing bad actors to instantly craft convincing messages that look authentic.
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