Guardio Overview
Guardio is developing tools and products to combat modern web- and cloud-based threats. Guardio's infrastructure enables real-time updates to block signatures, rules, and heuristics. Guardio utilizes a mixture of real-time and bulk data pipelines in conjunction with dynamic heuristics to provide relevant information when performing analysis. Guardio routinely maps, stores, and indexes the entirety of the Chrome Extension ecosystem. This allows for extensive coverage of malicious extensions. Extensive portions of the visible internet are constantly being probed and mapped. Metadata and fingerprints (such as WHOIS, DNS records, hosting providers, etc.) are constantly gathered and factored into Guardio's decision-making engine. Some methods used by Guardio include client-side deep-learning models in order to detect logos in fraudulent websites and provide immediate mitigation without compromising privacy, bandwidth, or security. Guardio's algorithms and heuristics continuously sift through large amounts of data, looking for anomalies and signs of malicious activity. By cross-referencing information across the many sources available, Guardio uncovers and flags the business models, modus operandi, and infrastructure of criminal actors.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$47.0MDec 2021
Latest News
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Fraud no longer needs to deceive the user. It only needs to deceive the AI.
Guardio, an Israeli cybersecurity company, has published research highlighting vulnerabilities in AI browsers and autonomous AI agents. The study reveals that these technologies can be deceived by fraud tactics that do not require user deception, leading to potential security breaches. The research focused on Perplexitys Comet browser, demonstrating how it could be manipulated to make unauthorized purchases and fall for phishing scams. The findings emphasize the need for enhanced security measures in AI browsers, which currently prioritize user experience over security. The report serves as a warning about the risks associated with the growing use of AI in managing personal and financial information.
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The US election is almost over - thankfully - but that doesn’t mean voters are safe from attacks. Cybersecurity company Guardio has outlined some ways Americans are at risk this season.
Guardio, a cybersecurity company, is highlighting the increased risk of cyber threats and fraud attempts during the 2024 US presidential election season. The company warns that criminals are exploiting voters enthusiasm and willingness to donate to political campaigns by creating scam websites, phishing attempts, and fraudulent merchandise offers. Guardios VP of Product, Karin Zilberstein, explains that these scams often involve AI-generated websites that deceive voters into making donations or purchasing merchandise under false pretenses. The company aims to protect users from such threats by providing technology that prevents scams, phishing, malware, and identity theft. As the election approaches, Guardio emphasizes the importance of digital protection and awareness to avoid falling victim to these scams.
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Five enterprise browsers and extensions to protect your security online | CTech
The article discusses several Israeli-founded companies that are focused on improving user safety and privacy online. These companies have received significant investments and are developing innovative solutions to address the challenges faced by browsers in ensuring user trust. The article highlights five companies: Island, Red Access, Guardio, Seraphic Security, and Talon. Island has raised $225.5 million to develop a secure enterprise browser. Red Access has secured $6 million to provide a Saas-based security platform. Guardio has received $47 million in funding for its in-browser extension. Seraphic Security offers a browser security solution for enterprises. Talon has raised $126 million for its browser-based cybersecurity platform. The article emphasizes the growing demand for user protection and the increasing investment in Israeli companies in this space.
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Guardio's Next Level Protection, Lives up to the Hype
Guardio, a cybersecurity startup, is gaining attention for its cutting-edge security products that combat online threats. The article highlights how Guardio enhances users online experience by combating threats, creating a secure environment, and protecting personal information. It offers a browser extension, identity monitoring, notification scanner, malicious extension remover, search hijacking correction, and download scanning. Guardio provides a 7-day free trial and costs $9.99 per month for up to five family members. The article emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity and recommends Guardio as an affordable and comprehensive solution. The companys impact is growth-positive as it continues to garner attention for its services.
Customers
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עמוס פלד - Forbes Israel
Guardio, a cybersecurity company, has raised $47 million in funding led by Tiger Global and Emerge. The company was founded three years ago and initially operated without external funding. The founders of Guardio also established Arpeely, a company that optimizes the digital advertising market. The profits from Arpeely helped them develop Guardio, a browser extension that enhances online security. Guardio focuses on protecting individual users and small businesses from cyber threats. The company plans to expand and is currently employing nearly 50 people in its Tel Aviv offices.
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| Sector | Cyber Security |
Funding
| Total funding | $47M |
| Last funding | $47M |
| Stage | Seed |
| Rounds | 1 |
| Investors | 7 |
Team Members
3
Employees: 51-200
Web & Social Links
| Website | guard.io/ |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
Derech Menachem Begin 144, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Photos & Videos
2 item(s)
Guardio Business
Business models
B2B, B2C
Product stage
Released
Employees
51-200
Sector
Cyber SecurityApplication & Website SecurityTarget Customer
Enterprise & Professional ServicesConsumersCore Technology
Platforms & InterfacesPlug-inArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningTags (11)
big-data-analyticscloud-baseddeep-learningdecision-makingbrowser-add-onmachine-learningcyber-securityapplication-securitysafe-browsingartificial-intelligencewebsite-securityGeographic Markets
United StatesGuardio Financials
$47M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$47M
Last funding
Seed
Funding stage
1
Total rounds
7
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$47.0MDec 2021
Private Equity Funding
Seed
Dec 2021
$47M
Tiger Global Management (Lead)
,
Kaedan Capital, Vintage Investment Partners, Emerge, Samsung Next TLV, Cerca Partners, Union Tech Ventures
Guardio Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$47.0MDec 2021
All Events
Seed
Dec 2021
$47M
Tiger Global Management (Lead)
,
Kaedan Capital, Vintage Investment Partners, Emerge, Samsung Next TLV, Cerca Partners, Union Tech Ventures
Guardio News
7 articles
growth-positive
Fraud no longer needs to deceive the user. It only needs to deceive the AI.
Guardio, an Israeli cybersecurity company, has published research highlighting vulnerabilities in AI browsers and autonomous AI agents. The study reveals that these technologies can be deceived by fraud tactics that do not require user deception, leading to potential security breaches. The research focused on Perplexitys Comet browser, demonstrating how it could be manipulated to make unauthorized purchases and fall for phishing scams. The findings emphasize the need for enhanced security measures in AI browsers, which currently prioritize user experience over security. The report serves as a warning about the risks associated with the growing use of AI in managing personal and financial information.
growth-positive
The US election is almost over - thankfully - but that doesn’t mean voters are safe from attacks. Cybersecurity company Guardio has outlined some ways Americans are at risk this season.
Guardio, a cybersecurity company, is highlighting the increased risk of cyber threats and fraud attempts during the 2024 US presidential election season. The company warns that criminals are exploiting voters enthusiasm and willingness to donate to political campaigns by creating scam websites, phishing attempts, and fraudulent merchandise offers. Guardios VP of Product, Karin Zilberstein, explains that these scams often involve AI-generated websites that deceive voters into making donations or purchasing merchandise under false pretenses. The company aims to protect users from such threats by providing technology that prevents scams, phishing, malware, and identity theft. As the election approaches, Guardio emphasizes the importance of digital protection and awareness to avoid falling victim to these scams.
growth-positive
Five enterprise browsers and extensions to protect your security online | CTech
The article discusses several Israeli-founded companies that are focused on improving user safety and privacy online. These companies have received significant investments and are developing innovative solutions to address the challenges faced by browsers in ensuring user trust. The article highlights five companies: Island, Red Access, Guardio, Seraphic Security, and Talon. Island has raised $225.5 million to develop a secure enterprise browser. Red Access has secured $6 million to provide a Saas-based security platform. Guardio has received $47 million in funding for its in-browser extension. Seraphic Security offers a browser security solution for enterprises. Talon has raised $126 million for its browser-based cybersecurity platform. The article emphasizes the growing demand for user protection and the increasing investment in Israeli companies in this space.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
Guardio's Next Level Protection, Lives up to the Hype
Guardio, a cybersecurity startup, is gaining attention for its cutting-edge security products that combat online threats. The article highlights how Guardio enhances users online experience by combating threats, creating a secure environment, and protecting personal information. It offers a browser extension, identity monitoring, notification scanner, malicious extension remover, search hijacking correction, and download scanning. Guardio provides a 7-day free trial and costs $9.99 per month for up to five family members. The article emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity and recommends Guardio as an affordable and comprehensive solution. The companys impact is growth-positive as it continues to garner attention for its services.
Customers
growth-positive
עמוס פלד - Forbes Israel
Guardio, a cybersecurity company, has raised $47 million in funding led by Tiger Global and Emerge. The company was founded three years ago and initially operated without external funding. The founders of Guardio also established Arpeely, a company that optimizes the digital advertising market. The profits from Arpeely helped them develop Guardio, a browser extension that enhances online security. Guardio focuses on protecting individual users and small businesses from cyber threats. The company plans to expand and is currently employing nearly 50 people in its Tel Aviv offices.
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Cybersecurity startup Guardio, now with 1M users of its browser extension, raises its first funding: $47M led by Tiger Global
Guardio, a startup that has developed a browser extension for monitoring suspicious and malicious activity on the web, has raised $47 million in its first funding round. The extension, which has already amassed 1 million users, detects potential data leakage, malicious extensions, and other nefarious activity. The company plans to continue growing its user base and expanding its product offerings. Guardio aims to target the U.S. market, particularly microbusinesses that lack dedicated security specialists. The founders of Guardio previously launched Arpeely, a startup specializing in real-time media auctions using machine and deep learning technologies.
Investment
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Guardio Discovers Major Vulnerability in Evernote's Chrome Extension
Guardio, a browser-centric and cloud security company, discovered a major flaw in Evernotes Web Clipper Chrome extensions code that left it vulnerable to potential data breaches. The vulnerability, a Universal XSS, could have allowed threat actors to access personal information from users online services. Guardio disclosed the vulnerabilities to Evernote, prompting them to address and fix the issue within a week. The flaw had the potential to affect about 4,600,000 users of the extension. As the trend to move to the cloud continues, browser extensions pose a greater security risk than traditional websites. Guardios protection focuses on mitigating threats from malicious or unwanted extensions. Evernote periodically assesses its infrastructure and applications for vulnerabilities.
Customers
Guardio Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 51-200 |
| Exact count | 126 |
| Team members | 3 |
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| Confidence | 93/100 |
| Missing | markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 515921765 |
| Crunchbase | guardio |
| Creator | Yotam Maman |
| Creator email | yotamm1988@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Updater email | yanina.wainscheinker@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2022-09-09T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2019-06-10T00:00:00.000Z |