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Introducing Fable: Greylock's Saam Motamedi & Corinne Riley Chat with CEO Nicole Jiang
Greylock· 2025-08-01 06:49
Core Problem & Solution - Fable Security addresses the critical issue of human error in cybersecurity, which is a leading cause of breaches, especially with the rise of AI-driven attacks [2][3] - Fable Security offers an AI-first human risk platform that understands human vulnerabilities and deploys personalized behavioral interventions to reduce human errors and improve overall organizational security [3][10] - The company shifts the focus from traditional security awareness training to human risk management, providing more relevant and effective protection for employees [5][7] Product & Technology - Fable Security uses AI to understand customer risk at scale and deliver personalized interventions to end-users, addressing specific organizational hot pockets [10] - The platform proactively briefs campaign staffers on the latest breaches and ensures devices are up-to-date, preventing iOS and Android attacks [11] - Fable is constantly monitoring the latest attack techniques, even before security teams have the tools to spot them [5] Customer Impact & Adoption - Fable Security protects enterprises across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, technology, logistics, manufacturing, and energy [9] - Customers have observed radical results compared to traditional security awareness programs, with employees demonstrating less repeat offending behavior, such as clicking on fewer links and downloading fewer attachments [9][10] - The Democratic National Committee (DNC) used Fable to proactively brief campaign staffers and secure their devices during the election [11] Investment & Growth - Fable Security raised $31 million in its first year [13] - The company is planning to scale the team significantly [14] - Fable offers a unique opportunity for AI developers to apply their knowledge to solve the challenging problem of understanding and influencing human behavior for the better [14]
X @Bankless
Bankless· 2025-07-23 15:45
Crypto Security Threats - Crypto scams are increasing with the bull run, including phishing, impersonation, fake airdrops, and malicious links, primarily spread on Crypto Twitter [1] - Attackers use phishing and social engineering on X and in inboxes to gain trust and extract sensitive information like private keys or to get users to sign malicious transactions [1] - Scammers impersonate others in crypto by copying profiles, bios, job titles, and links to build rapport and send phishing links or pretend to be from a company to send malicious invites [2][5] - Even verified accounts can be compromised and used to post phishing links, and trusted site frontends can be hijacked [2] Safety Measures - Industry recommends double-checking URLs and exiting immediately if something looks off, and never sharing screens or private keys [4] - Legit teams will not cold DM to "verify" anything, and users should be wary of DMs, even from known contacts [4] - Industry advises users to look closely at usernames (e g "0" vs "O") and verify identities by contacting the company or person directly [5] - Users should pause and think before acting, heed browser wallet phishing warnings, and watch out for shortened links [7] - Industry suggests using multiple wallets and not keeping primary funds in a hot wallet, regularly revoking token approvals, and assuming any link or account could be compromised [7] - Using app-based 2FA and following security researchers is recommended [7]
X @Orbs
Orbs· 2025-07-15 16:19
Security Threat - Social engineering attempt occurred last week [1] - Sharing information about the social engineering attempt for awareness [1] Incident Details - The user RT Ran Hammer (@Hammer86R) experienced a social engineering attempt [1]