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Humanix Raises $18M to Boost AI Social Engineering Defense

Humanix Security Inc. raised $18 million to expand its AI platform, which detects and blocks social engineering attacks by protecting the human layer of organizations.

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By StartupHub.ai Staff, Editorial team

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Humanix Raises $18M to Boost AI Social Engineering Defense

Humanix Security secured $18 million in new funding. This investment accelerates the development and expansion of its advanced AI platform. The platform actively blocks social engineering attacks. Humanix focuses on protecting the "human layer" within organizations. Attackers frequently exploit employees, help desks, and customer service channels. They use social engineering to gain unauthorized access.

The company's platform employs cutting-edge AI technology. It combines natural-language analysis with behavioral science insights. This powerful combination detects sophisticated manipulation tactics. The system monitors live conversations in real time. It analyzes phone calls, chat interactions, and service tickets. This continuous monitoring identifies urgent impersonation or policy violations. When the platform detects a social engineering attack, it provides immediate guidance. Employees receive real-time intervention advice. This transforms a potential vulnerability into a secure defense point. Humanix also ensures compliance and provides documentation. It tracks proper process adherence and employee responses. This creates clear evidence for oversight and regulatory compliance. This robust oversight significantly reduces company liability. It also protects customer trust effectively. The system minimizes operational friction while maintaining strong security. CEO Keith Stewart explains the simplicity of these attacks. Criminals often trick help desks for sensitive data. AI tools now make these deceptive tactics even more convincing. Traditional cybersecurity tools often overlook human-centric vulnerabilities. Social engineering attacks are surging, partly due to advancements in AI. Help desk breaches alone cost over $100 million annually.

BoldStart Ventures led the seed funding round. Acrew Capital Management later led the Series A investment. These firms actively support Humanix's innovative approach. Asad Khaliq from Acrew Capital states that people represent cybersecurity's "last frontier." The Humanix platform gives companies instant visibility. It provides control over actual attacks, moving beyond just training.

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