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25-06-2025
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Abnormal AI Launches in Japan to Deliver AI-Native Email Security to Local Enterprises
TOKYO, June 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Abnormal AI, the leader in AI-native human behavior security, today announced the launch of its operations in Japan. This expansion strengthens the company's operations in Asia-Pacific and reinforces its commitment to protecting enterprises worldwide from advanced email threats using behavioral AI. "Japan is a cornerstone of our international growth strategy," said Evan Reiser, Co-Founder and CEO of Abnormal AI. "As the third-largest economy and one of the most technologically advanced markets in the world, Japan presents a tremendous opportunity for Abnormal. We are committed to investing in the region to help Japanese enterprises redefine email security in the era of AI." The launch comes amid a sharp rise in socially-engineered email attacks targeting Japanese businesses. Traditional security tools often fall short against these sophisticated threats, which is where Abnormal AI's platform stands apart. Built on a cloud-native architecture and powered by behavioral AI, Abnormal's AI-native platform precisely stops the full spectrum of advanced email attacks—including phishing, business email compromise, vendor fraud, and emerging threats—by detecting anomalies among known normal behavior. "Abnormal leverages AI-native technology to proactively detect and stop sophisticated cyber threats powered by malicious AI—threats that frequently evade traditional defenses," said Kei Mitsuyama, Country Manager for Abnormal AI Japan. "Our advanced AI-driven approach not only increases threat detection accuracy, but also simplifies operations, reducing the burden on already-stretched security teams." The launch builds on Abnormal AI's momentum across the broader Asia-Pacific region, where the company is rapidly expanding its customer base and local teams to meet surging demand. "We've seen remarkable growth across the region as organizations increasingly recognize the need for modern, AI-powered security solutions," said Tim Bentley, Vice President of Asia-Pacific at Abnormal AI. "Japan is a strategic market for us, and we're excited to partner with leading enterprises here to deliver better protection with less complexity." Abnormal AI will be exhibiting at the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit in Tokyo from July 23–25, where it will showcase its behavioral AI platform and discuss best practices for securing the modern workplace against today's most advanced threats. For more information about Abnormal AI and its email security solutions, please visit About Abnormal AI Abnormal AI is the leading AI-native human behaviour 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 behaviour and analyse 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 organisations, including over 20% of the Fortune 500, as it continues to redefine how cybersecurity works in the age of AI. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Jade HillSenior Director of Communicationsmedia@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Abnormal AI Launches in Japan to Deliver AI-Native Email Security to Local Enterprises
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Abnormal AI, the leader in AI-native human behavior security, today announced the launch of its operations in Japan. This expansion strengthens the company's operations in Asia-Pacific and reinforces its commitment to protecting enterprises worldwide from advanced email threats using behavioral AI. 'Japan is a cornerstone of our international growth strategy,' said Evan Reiser, Co-Founder and CEO of Abnormal AI. 'As the third-largest economy and one of the most technologically advanced markets in the world, Japan presents a tremendous opportunity for Abnormal. We are committed to investing in the region to help Japanese enterprises redefine email security in the era of AI.' The launch comes amid a sharp rise in socially-engineered email attacks targeting Japanese businesses. Traditional security tools often fall short against these sophisticated threats, which is where Abnormal AI's platform stands apart. Built on a cloud-native architecture and powered by behavioral AI, Abnormal's AI-native platform precisely stops the full spectrum of advanced email attacks—including phishing, business email compromise, vendor fraud, and emerging threats—by detecting anomalies among known normal behavior. 'Abnormal leverages AI-native technology to proactively detect and stop sophisticated cyber threats powered by malicious AI—threats that frequently evade traditional defenses,' said Kei Mitsuyama, Country Manager for Abnormal AI Japan. 'Our advanced AI-driven approach not only increases threat detection accuracy, but also simplifies operations, reducing the burden on already-stretched security teams.' The launch builds on Abnormal AI's momentum across the broader Asia-Pacific region, where the company is rapidly expanding its customer base and local teams to meet surging demand. 'We've seen remarkable growth across the region as organizations increasingly recognize the need for modern, AI-powered security solutions,' said Tim Bentley, Vice President of Asia-Pacific at Abnormal AI. 'Japan is a strategic market for us, and we're excited to partner with leading enterprises here to deliver better protection with less complexity.' Abnormal AI will be exhibiting at the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit in Tokyo from July 23–25, where it will showcase its behavioral AI platform and discuss best practices for securing the modern workplace against today's most advanced threats. For more information about Abnormal AI and its email security solutions, please visit About Abnormal AI Abnormal AI is the leading AI-native human behaviour 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 behaviour and analyse 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 organisations, including over 20% of the Fortune 500, as it continues to redefine how cybersecurity works in the age of AI. Learn more at
Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Abnormal AI Named to CNBC Disruptor 50 List for Second Consecutive Year, Showcasing Continued Innovation and Leadership in AI-Powered Cybersecurity
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Abnormal AI, the leader in AI-native human behavior security, has been named to the prestigious CNBC Disruptor 50 —a list spotlighting the most innovative and forward-thinking private companies transforming the economy. In its second consecutive year, Abnormal moved up to No. 25 on the list, reflecting the company's sustained momentum, scalability, and impact across the AI and cybersecurity landscape. Abnormal AI was selected for its significant business growth and transformative product ecosystem. The annual list is curated by CNBC's editorial team with input from data partners PitchBook and IBISWorld, and the Disruptor 50 Advisory Council, composed of experts in innovation and entrepreneurship who evaluate companies based on a blend of quantitative and qualitative insights. This award acknowledges how Abnormal is leveraging bold ideas, cutting-edge technologies, and scalable models to challenge incumbents and drive real-world impact. 'It's an incredible honor to be recognized as a CNBC Disruptor once again,' said Evan Reiser, CEO and founder of Abnormal AI. 'Earning this accolade for the second consecutive year validates our relentless focus on innovation, our commitment to our customers, and our continued creation of breakthrough technology that's reshaping the future of cybersecurity through the power of behavioral AI.' Since its founding in 2018, Abnormal AI has emerged as a category leader, protecting over 3,200 organizations, including more than 20% of the Fortune 500, with unparalleled speed and accuracy. Its behavioral AI platform has mitigated over $10 billion in annual risk, with adoption accelerating globally. The company has continued its strong trajectory by continuing to hit landmark milestones—launching breakthrough AI agents that reimagine security awareness training, achieving FedRAMP authorization in just 256 days, and announcing plans to expand into new countries across Europe and Asia. In addition to this back-to-back CNBC Disruptor 50 recognition, Abnormal has also been honored with several other accolades in recent months. A few of these distinctions include placement Fortune's Most Innovative Companies of 2025, making the CRN AI 100 as a top 20 hottest AI cybersecurity company for the second consecutive year, winning two 2025 Cyber Defense Magazine Global Infosec Awards for Cutting Edge Cybersecurity AI and Pioneering Email Security and Management, as well as securing spots on the Rising in Cyber 2025, SC Awards Europe (for Best Email Security Solution and Best Behavior Analytics/ Enterprise Threat Detection), and 2025 InfraRed 100. Michael DeCesare, president at Abnormal AI added, 'This recognition on the CNBC Disruptor 50 reinforces the traction that we are seeing in the market as appetite grows for AI-native solutions. Our go-to-market strategy is accelerating alongside this rising demand, especially as organizations across industries face escalating threats—including those powered by AI. We're turning the tables: using good AI to fight malicious AI.' For the full CNBC Disruptor 50 list, visit here. 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
CNBC
10-06-2025
- Business
- CNBC
25. Abnormal AI
Founders: Evan Reiser (CEO), Sanjay JeyakumarLaunched: 2018Headquarters: Las Vegas, NevadaFunding: $546 millionValuation: $5.1 billionKey Technologies: Artificial intelligence, machine learningIndustry: CybersecurityPrevious appearances on Disruptor 50 list: 1 (No. 47 in 2024) Abnormal AI uses artificial intelligence to help big companies counter an old but dangerous problem: socially engineered attacks delivered via email, exploiting human vulnerability. These remain one of the largest cybersecurity threats. Unlike traditional cybersecurity that identifies markers of compromise, Abnormal Security uses artificial intelligence to create baselines for users' normal behavior, then uses the baseline to filter out malicious activity. Examples are emails sent at the wrong time of the day, with words that aren't right for that user, or an uncommon contact reaching out in a suspicious manner. Humans backstop the AI filter and respond to threats. The company can also detect attacks that bypass multi-factor authentication and guard against account takeovers. In 2024, Abnormal hit several key milestones: 100% year over year growth, $200 million in annual recurring revenue, and over 3,000 customers across 35 countries. The company has been expanding across Europe and to Japan, and has grown its headcount by 70% to more than 1,000. Abnormal has continued to roll out new products, including an AI system that works across cloud applications, including email and collaboration apps, and a security mailbox that automates user-reporting phishing attacks. This year, the company launched autonomous AI agents that offer employees personalized training replacing generic cybersecurity compliance modules, using actual attacks from the past to create simulations that train users. With systems designed for companies with thousands of employees, Abnormal AI says more than 20% of the Fortune 500 use its services. In April, the company secured a key authorization from the federal government to compete for contracts in the public sector. Last August, Abnormal announced a $250 million Series D funding round led by Wellington Management. Other investors include CrowdStrike Falcon Fund and Greylock Partners, where CEO and serial entrepreneur Evan Reiser incubated the company.
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
