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Business Wire
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Abnormal AI Launches Breakthrough AI Agents to Reimagine Security Awareness Training and Provide Instant Board-Ready Data Insights
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Abnormal AI, the leader in AI-native human behavior security, today unveiled its most ambitious product release to date—introducing autonomous AI agents that revolutionize how organizations train employees and report on risk, while also evolving its email security capabilities to continue to stop the world's most advanced email attacks. In a year defined by the explosive use of malicious AI for cybercrime, Abnormal is doubling down on its mission to protect people. With its AI-native platform, Abnormal's newest innovations bring intelligent automation to security awareness training, executive reporting, and advanced email threat detection. 'The most dangerous attacks don't target firewalls—they target people, and people need better protection,' said Evan Reiser, CEO and founder of Abnormal AI. 'Today, we're introducing true AI agents that not only protect people from advanced cyberattacks, but also eliminate the manual effort that's bogging down security teams. From personalized phishing simulations to autonomous reporting and expanded threat remediation capabilities, these innovations represent a massive leap forward in how AI can be operationalized across the security stack.' Introducing Two New AI Agents In a recent survey, 53% of security leaders agreed that the effort required to run and maintain their organization's current security awareness training program isn't worth the impact it appears to be having. To solve this pain point, the launch of AI Phishing Coach allows organizations to replace ineffective, generic training with a personalized, autonomous AI platform. By converting real attacks blocked by Abnormal into tailored simulations for each user, it delivers instant coaching modules when users click—no more canned videos or impersonalized courses. For company-wide training, AI-generated videos are created on-demand, branded, and customized to each organization's threat landscape. Unlike legacy training platforms that rely on static templates and outdated scenarios, AI Phishing Coach uses real-time behavioral threat data to deliver hyper-relevant training experiences. Because it's powered by Abnormal's behavioral AI engine, it learns from each organization's threat environment and adapts training dynamically—providing proactive education before attacks succeed. It's like giving every employee their own AI-powered security mentor—without adding any operational burden to security teams. In addition to AI Phishing Coach, Abnormal is also launching AI Data Analyst to turn complex security data into instantly usable intelligence—providing admins with better reporting tools and saving teams dozens of hours in manual data aggregation. AI Data Analyst acts as an intelligent agent that proactively delivers reports directly to customers, highlighting the value Abnormal is bringing to their organization. Customers can then interact with the agent to ask follow-up questions, explore specific data points, or request customized board decks—complete with interactive slides and plain-language insights—tailored to showcase the impact of Abnormal AI on their security posture. Enhancing Email Security to Replace the SEG As email attacks continue to bypass legacy secure email gateways (SEGs), the Abnormal Behavior Platform has consistently outperformed traditional tools—and even human analysts. Today, three-fourths of Abnormal customers have moved away from their third-party SEG. To support this shift and continue to provide more visibility and flexibility, Abnormal is rolling out three no-cost upgrades to Inbound Email Security, now available to all customers: Quarantine Release: Consolidates Microsoft-quarantined emails into the Abnormal platform for streamlined triage and faster response. URL Rewriting: Adds user-facing warnings and click tracking for suspicious links, improving protection without disrupting the email experience. Enterprise Remediation Settings: Allows administrators to tailor remediation actions based on threat type and business context. Together, these enhancements make it easier than ever for organizations to fully replace their legacy tools while maintaining control, visibility, and peace of mind. Expanding Globally, Scaling Securely Earlier this month, Abnormal achieved FedRAMP Moderate Authorization in only 256 days, paving the way for federal agencies to easily adopt the platform. Today, the company is also announcing expanded operations into Germany, with Japan and France to follow later this year. As we expand, the Abnormal Behavior Platform will be tuned for the nuances and language needs of each market. Additional Resources: Visit Abnormal at RSAC 2025: Abnormal will be showcasing these innovations throughout the week at Hotel Zelos in San Francisco. Demos are available upon request. Request an Invite to AI After Dark: On Tuesday, April 29, Abnormal AI is celebrating its customers with an exclusive party at The Warfield, featuring The Chainsmokers. You can request an invite here. Discover More about the Products: Read more about each of these product innovations in this blog post from CEO Evan Reiser. About Abnormal AI Abnormal AI is the leading AI-native human behavior security platform, leveraging machine learning to stop sophisticated inbound attacks and detect compromised accounts across email and connected applications. The anomaly detection engine leverages identity and context to understand human behavior and analyze the risk of every cloud email event—detecting and stopping sophisticated, socially-engineered attacks that target the human vulnerability. You can deploy Abnormal in minutes with an API integration for Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and experience the full value of the platform instantly. Additional protection is available for Slack, Workday, ServiceNow, Zoom, and multiple other cloud applications. Abnormal is currently trusted by more than 3,200 organizations, including over 20% of the Fortune 500, as it continues to redefine how cybersecurity works in the age of AI. Learn more at
Web Release
16-04-2025
- Business
- Web Release
Art Dubai to Launch 18th Edition Amid Surge in UAE Wealth
Art Dubai is set to return for its 18th edition next week, promising an invigorated showcase of contemporary art against the backdrop of Dubai's growing reputation as a cultural and financial hub. Running from April 16, with a VIP preview, at the Madinat Jumeirah, this year's fair will feature over 120 galleries, accompanied by a slate of new commissions, digital installations, and panel discussions — all aimed at exploring the interplay between culture and technology within today's art world. Since its founding in 2007, Art Dubai has positioned itself as far more than just a commercial fair. It has evolved into a creative incubator where regional voices meet global audiences, cementing its identity as a cultural bridge within the Middle East. This year's edition arrives at a moment when Dubai's art scene is experiencing newfound momentum, propelled by regional biennials and festivals that are putting the spotlight on Gulf art. Recent additions to the region's cultural calendar — including the Sharjah Biennial, which held its 16th edition in February, and Saudi Arabia's second Islamic Arts Biennale, launched this January — reflect the Middle East's ambitious vision to develop as an international arts destination. Events such as the AlUla Arts Festival and Art Week Riyadh further solidify Saudi Arabia and the UAE's standing as serious players in the global cultural landscape. This surge in cultural programming has not gone unnoticed by international galleries. Among this year's first-time exhibitors is New York-based Bortolami Gallery, whose participation signals growing Western interest in the region's market and creative networks. Senior director Evan Reiser described their presence at the fair as an 'exploratory mission' to better understand local collectors, meet artists, and assess future opportunities. 'We have to try to understand the market ahead of time and understand what people are looking for, meeting the obligation to our artists to introduce their work to new audiences,' Reiser noted. The gallery will present works by an impressive roster of artists including Daniel Buren, Robert Bordo, and Leda Catunda, providing visitors a diverse glimpse into contemporary art's global landscape. As Dubai's art fair matures, its local gallery scene is expanding in tandem. Sunny Rahbar, founder of The Third Line — one of the city's pioneering contemporary art galleries — notes the accelerating pace of growth. 'The art scene is booming,' Rahbar told ARTnews. 'So many galleries have opened in the last three or four years.' She attributes the post-pandemic surge to Dubai's swift reopening to tourism and its global reputation for resilience. Dubai's appeal has drawn not only Western collectors but also a wave of Arab expatriates, from Lebanon, Egypt, and Iran, who now see the UAE as both a cultural and economic home. Reflecting that sentiment, The Third Line will exhibit works by Amir H. Fallah, Hayv Kahraman, and Kamran Samimi at this year's fair — each representing contemporary voices from the Middle East and its diaspora. Art Dubai has become a symbol of the UAE's larger economic diversification strategy. Once heavily dependent on oil, the UAE's government has worked for more than a decade to reposition the Emirates as a cultural and business hub for the region. Landmark initiatives, such as the Saadiyat Island cultural district — home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the future Guggenheim Abu Dhabi — are testament to the country's commitment to investing in the arts. Non-oil sectors now account for nearly 75% of the UAE's GDP, with non-oil growth reaching 4.6% last year and projected to climb to 5% in 2025. Art Dubai, while modest in size compared to global fairs like Art Basel, continues to mirror this economic momentum and offers collectors, galleries, and artists an increasingly attractive gateway to the Middle Eastern art market. As Mohammed Hafiz, cofounder of Jeddah-based ATHR gallery, puts it: 'The art market in Dubai, like the economy, is growing — it's maturing. You can't compare the UAE or Saudi Arabia to New York, of course, but, like anywhere in the art world, you travel to meet people and build relationships, and these relationships grow with time.' This growth isn't confined to art alone. The rise in high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) is reshaping Dubai's luxury ecosystem. A report by New World Wealth and Henley & Partners predicted a 39% surge in the number of HNWIs in the UAE between 2021 and 2026, from 160,000 to more than 228,000. Dubai itself has seen the number of millionaires double over the past decade, with forecasts suggesting this figure will double again by 2035. 'This is already impacting favorably on the luxury market in the region and will only stand to benefit Art Dubai and the galleries here in Dubai, which is very much the center of the Gulf and regional art market,' said Ben Floyd, CEO of Art Dubai Group. To further strengthen its international profile, Art Dubai recently announced two significant leadership hires. Dunja Gottweis, formerly Art Basel's global head of gallery relations, was appointed as the new fair director, while Alexie Glass-Kantor, previously executive director of Artspace in Sydney, has stepped into the newly created role of executive director, curatorial. These appointments are already generating increased attention from collectors, partners, and galleries eager to enter the region's art market. Much like Hong Kong's transformation into a gateway for global art and commerce, Dubai's blend of free trade zones, world-class security, and British-style legal frameworks continues to attract international talent and investment. Art Dubai, as both a cultural and commercial platform, is poised to evolve into a vital meeting ground for the international art world and a key barometer for the Gulf's flourishing creative economy.
Axios
14-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
Malware's AI time bomb
Hackers already have the AI tools needed to create the adaptable, destructive malware that security experts fear. But as long as their basic tactics — phishing, scams and ransomware — continue to work, they have little reason to use them. Why it matters: Adversaries can flip that switch anytime, and companies need to prepare now. Driving the news: The looming threat of autonomous cyberattacks was a top talking point at the inaugural HumanX conference in Las Vegas this week. "You know that phrase, 'Keep your powder dry'? That's what attackers are doing right now," James White, chief technology officer at AI security startup CalypsoAI, told Axios, implying that bad actors are ready for battle. The big picture: Cyber leaders have long feared generative AI would enable autonomous cyberattacks, making current security tools ineffective. These attacks could involve AI agents carrying out hackers' bidding or malware that adapts in real time as it spreads. Between the lines: A few years into the generative AI revolution, experts are split on how imminent these threats are. Some say we're less than two years away from seeing agentic malware in nation-state cyber warfare. Others argue hackers have little incentive to change tactics as they continue to profit from simple scams, phishing and ransomware. Threat level: Even though AI-powered malware has yet to flood the zone, companies can't rest easy. "The rate of acceleration is insane," Evan Reiser, CEO of email security company Abnormal Security, told Axios. "You don't have to be a total science fiction nerd, like me, to imagine where this can go in one year, two years." AI will speed up attacks, leaving defenders with little time to react. Meanwhile, most organizations are still behind on basic security measures, Reiser said, noting that the typical company is focused on setting up two-factor authentication. Abnormal Security works with about 20% of the Fortune 500. Reality check: Startups selling AI security tools have an interest in hyping potential threats. Mandiant says it has yet to respond to an attack involving truly autonomous AI or adaptable malware. "I'm actually not worried about any of that right now," Charles Carmakal, CTO at Mandiant, told Axios. Mandiant has mostly seen adversaries using AI for basic tasks like crafting phishing emails or researching targets. The intrigue: Companies hiring cybersecurity vendors are beginning to understand that the best way to fight AI attacks is with AI security tools, said Itai Tevet, CEO of Intezer, a startup that offers an autonomous security operation center. "It's dramatically different between 2023 and today," Tevet told Axios. "In the past, we needed to evangelize on why technology can do the same job. Today, all CISOs are getting asked by their board, 'How do you leverage AI?'" Zoom in: AI agents can also help threat intelligence teams review the pile of notifications they receive about new vulnerabilities, phishing emails and other malicious activity, Steve Schmidt, chief security officer at Amazon, said in a fireside chat with Axios. Amazon currently doesn't let agents make decisions or act on their own, but they can review the threat intelligence coming in to determine what needs to be prioritized. "We've ended up significantly improving the lives of the security engineers, making them more efficient at what they have to do," Schmidt said.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lakeview extends win-streak to 17 with playoff victory
STONOBORO, Pa. (WKBN) – Lakeview boys basketball extended its win streak to 17 games after a win against Chartiers Houston, 49-45, in the First Round of the Class 2A PIAA State Tournament. Watch above for extended highlights in the Sailor's playoff victory. Sailor's Lucas Fagley scored a game-high 15 points in the win. He was backed up by Evan Reiser with 11 and Cody Fagley who scored 9 points in the victory. Chartiers Houston's Jake Perchinsky scored 9 points in the loss. The Sailors have been undefeated since late December. Lakeview is also fresh off the school's second District 10 Class 2A Championship with a win over Rocky Grove in late February. Lakeview will face Sewickley in the PIAA Second Round on Wednesday, March 12. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
