Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Vendor Combines AI Attack Agents, Human Experts to Simulate Real-World CyberattacksOffensive security startup Armadin secured nearly $190 million in funding to expand a platform that uses AI agents to automate red-team operations. The technology enables companies to continuously test defenses and uncover attack paths that traditional consulting engagements often miss.

Startup's Resilience Platform Focuses on Continuous Monitoring and RemediationBacked by Spark Capital, Kleiner Perkins, and Cyberstarts, Gambit Security is launching a platform designed to give CISOs real-time visibility into resilience risks, automate remediation, and manage hybrid infrastructure in the face of AI-enabled cyberattacks.

DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that has captured much of the artificial intelligence (AI) buzz in recent days, said it's restricting registrations on the service, citing malicious attacks

Chinese AI startup grapples with consequences of sudden popularity China's DeepSeek, which shook up US AI companies with the debut of its R1 model family, has limited new signups due to ongoing cyberattack.…

Amid COVID-19 Ransomware Woes, Sanaz Yashar's Frustration Sparked Zafran's BirthFaced with relentless cyberattacks and the shortcomings of existing defenses, Sanaz Yashar embarked on a journey to create a security risk and mitigation platform, transforming frustration into startup Zafran, which emerged from stealth Thursday with more than $30 million in funding.

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