Security startup Guardio nabs $80M from ION Crossover Partners

Core Insights - The rise of AI tools has led to an increase in security vulnerabilities, with malicious actors exploiting these tools to create scam and phishing sites [1][3] - Guardio is developing a tool to identify malicious code in websites created with vibe-coding tools, and has secured a partnership with Lovable to enhance website security [2][3] - The company has raised $80 million in funding to support its expansion, tripling its valuation since its last funding round in 2021 [4][5] Company Overview - Guardio, founded in 2018, initially focused on browser extensions for monitoring malicious sites and has since expanded its offerings to include phishing protection and mobile apps for identity management [6] - The company currently has 500,000 paying users and has achieved $100 million in annual recurring revenue [6] Product Development - New features are being launched to enhance user visibility regarding shared documents and sensitive information, as well as to notify users about accounts lacking multi-factor authentication [7]