AegisAI, founded by former Google security execs, lands $36M to stop AI-driven spear phishing
Hackers are leveraging AI to launch sophisticated attacks, particularly targeting email, by using AI to gather personal information and create convincing phishing messages. AegisAI, a startup co-founded by former Google security executives, develops AI agents that detect anomalies in emails, surpassing traditional rule-based systems in identifying threats. The company has gained adoption by major tech firms and raised significant funding, positioning itself as a leader in AI-driven email security.
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