FRAME SECURITY RAISES $50M TO FIGHT AI SOCIAL ENGINEERING
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Israeli startup Frame Security has emerged from stealth with $50 million in funding led by Index Ventures. The company addresses the growing threat of AI-powered social engineering attacks targeting organizations.
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