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International Business Times
14 hours ago
- Business
- International Business Times
What is XBOW? An AI Tool that is America's 'Best Hacker' Secures $75M in Funding
An unexpected hacker has topped the leaderboard in discovering real-world cyberthreats, beating some of the very talented human reviewers. Its name is XBOW, a new artificial intelligence system designed to explore for vulnerabilities in software, and it just claimed first place on HackerOne, an international bug bounty-based competition in which hackers work to uncover bugs for big companies. It marks the first time that autonomous systems have surpassed all people on the leaderboard. In the past few months alone, XBOW's AI has identified more than 1,000 vulnerabilities. These are not just guesses—companies such as AT&T, Epic Games, Ford, and Disney have verified 132 of these threats and have issued fixes. 330+ more bugs are targeted for resolution, with hundreds more still under review. XBOW is unique in the way it operates; it continuously scans apps and systems like a tireless red team. Instead of being human-driven—requiring scheduled penetration scans—XBOW runs 24x7. It's AI that detects, models, and emulates attacks against live networks—without the need for manual guidance. The result? Faster identification of genuine security issues—including those deeply buried within complex codebases. The creators of XBOW say that the shift is crucial since cyberattacks have become more intricate as hackers have also started leveraging AI to initiate large-scale attacks. In this accelerating arms race, being capable of thinking and acting at machine speed is no longer a luxury—it's a requirement. But the trend of automated testing tools also raises issues. The increasing number of bug reports from AI is worrying some developers. They fear that if services such as XBOW are replicated, it could flood security personnel with too many alerts, some of which may be duplicative or not warrant attention. XBOW, however, asserts that its reports are not only valid but frequently crucial and notes that human reports can also come in varying qualities. Whatever the merits of that debate, the impact of the platform is clear. It can execute full-scale security tests in hours—something that previously took days or even weeks. And it's not just for cybersecurity experts or researchers; the product is already being used by banks, tech giants, and other major organizations. To fuel its burgeoning ambitions, XBOW recently secured $75 million in a Series B round of funding. The round was led by Altimeter's Apoorv Agrawal and included follow-on from Sequoia Capital and Nat Friedman. The investment brings the company's total raise to $117 million. With the fresh funds, XBOW plans to grow its engineering team and build out its go-to-market plan.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
An AI Bot Beats Top Human Hackers
One of the best hackers in the U.S. is an AI bot from startup XBOW. The CEO and founder of XBOW, Oege de Moor, and Altimeter Capital Partner, Apoorv Agrawal, discuss the role this tool could play in cybersecurity defense. They join Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech." Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
An AI Bot Beats Top Human Hackers
One of the best hackers in the U.S. is an AI bot from startup XBOW. The CEO and founder of XBOW, Oege de Moor, and Altimeter Capital Partner, Apoorv Agrawal, discuss the role this tool could play in cybersecurity defense. They join Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech." (Source: Bloomberg)
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Craters, dust clouds: Why ride on office hub's roads is a pain
Gurgaon: Commuters in Udyog Vihar face daily challenges navigating through broken roads, dust and uneven surfaces. The industrial hub's internal roads, particularly from phases 1 to 5, are riddled with deep potholes, affecting thousands of office-goers and factory workers. Heavy truck movement has exacerbated the damage, raising concerns about worsening conditions during the coming monsoon, yet repair work has not been carried out. "It is impossible to drive here without damaging the car. The roads were bad last year too, but now they are non-motorable," said Ashwini Maurya, who works as a supervisor in a textile company in Phase 2. Apoorv Agrawal, who works in Phase 4, said, "I travel from Sector 30 every day, and the moment I enter Udyog Vihar, the bumpy ride starts. Vehicles slow down as they try to evade potholes. Some of the streets are not even properly lit. As a result, it becomes difficult to see the potholes, especially at night." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Industrialists said that repeated assurances from authorities to address the issue have not resulted in concrete action. Udyog Vihar is home to over 2,500 factories and office complexes, including units from the IT & ITeS, textile, automobile and pharmaceutical sectors across five phases. Basic infrastructure has not been prioritised, they said Parveen Yadav, president of the Gurgaon Udyog Association, said they have been raising the issue for the last two years. "Udyog Vihar contributes substantial revenue to the govt., yet essential infrastructure like roads is missing. We have raised this concern several times, but only patchwork repairs are carried out. Some roads are beyond patchwork repair and need recarpeting. Authorities need to take up the issue urgently, but no compromise should be made on quality," he said. An official from the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) said the matter is being addressed. "We initiated the tendering process last year but got delayed due to the imposition of the model code of conduct. Now, the tendering process for recarpeting of roads from phases 1 to 5 has been completed. We are in the final stages of allotting the work, and work is expected to start soon," said Arun Garg, deputy general manager of HSIIDC.
