Bugcrowd’s Billion-Dollar Bug Hunt: The Mayhem Acquisition Boosts Valuation!

Bugcrowd has snapped up Mayhem Security, boosting its valuation as they merge AI-powered and crowdsourced testing. The aim? To create an adaptive security platform that’s as sharp as a tack, and maybe even a bit witty. The financial details are hush-hush, but the security world is buzzing with excitement.

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Bugcrowd is on a shopping spree that’s rivaling a Black Friday sale, and it’s all in the name of beefing up cybersecurity! With the acquisition of Mayhem Security, Bugcrowd is not just doubling its valuation, it’s doubling down on merging human ingenuity with AI wizardry to create a fortress of digital defense. They’re not just playing the game; they’re rewriting the security rulebook!

Key Points:

  • Bugcrowd acquires Mayhem Security to enhance application security offerings.
  • Financial specifics of the acquisition were not disclosed.
  • The acquisition nearly doubled Bugcrowd’s valuation.
  • Mayhem’s AI-powered solutions to be integrated with Bugcrowd’s platform.
  • Over 360 cybersecurity M&A deals tracked in 2023, with a focus on application security.

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