From Teen Hacker To Iron Dome Researcher, This Founder Raised $28M To Fight AI Phishing
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From Teen Hacker To Iron Dome Researcher, This Founder Raised $28M To Fight AI Phishing
Ocean AI Phishing Startup Raises Millions as AI Email Attacks Explode Artificial intelligence is making phishing attacks faster, cheaper, and more dangerous than ever before. Ocean, a cybersecurity startup focused on stopping AI-powered email scams, has now raised $28 million to tackle this growing threat. Founded by former hacker and cybersecurity expert Shay Shwartz, the company is emerging from stealth mode with a bold claim: traditional email security tools are no longer enough in the age of AI-generated phishing attacks. The funding round signals growing investor confidence in cybersecurity startups building defenses specifically for AI-era threats. With businesses facing increasingly sophisticated impersonation scams and targeted email fraud, Ocean is positioning itself as a next-generation security platform built for modern attacks. Former Teen Hacker Turned Cybersecurity Founder Builds Ocean Shay Shwartz’s story stands out in the crowded cybersecurity industry. Before becoming a f…
