Cybersecurity startup Ocean, founded by former teen hacker and Iron Dome researcher Shay Shwartz, has raised $28M to combat AI-powered phishing attacks. The company's agentic email security platform addresses the growing threat of AI-enabled phishing, which has made sophisticated attacks more accessible and scalable. The funding round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with participation from notable cybersecurity founders.
Background
AI has significantly lowered the barrier to entry for sophisticated phishing attacks, making it easier for bad actors to create convincing, targeted scams. Traditional email security solutions may be insufficient against these new AI-powered threats.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- May 20, 2026 at 05:08 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10