Dreadnode Raises $14M to Unleash AI ‘Attack’ Mode: A New Era for Offensive Security?
Dreadnode, a pioneer in offensive AI security, has secured $14 million in Series A funding. With products like Strikes and Spyglass, Dreadnode is set to stress-test AI systems for vulnerabilities. It’s like boot camp for AI systems, where they learn to dodge cyber bullets in a safe, simulated battleground.

Hot Take:
AI is out of the bag, and it’s not just playing fetch anymore! Dreadnode is rolling in the dough with a hefty $14 million, ready to unleash a cyber feline frenzy on artificial intelligence systems worldwide. Their mission? To stress-test AI, ensuring it’s as robust as a cat on a hot tin roof, and to prove that offensive security can be just as cunning as a fox in a henhouse!
Key Points:
- Dreadnode secures $14 million in funding from a star-studded investment lineup, including Decibel and In-Q-Tel.
- Founded by Will Pearce and Nick Landers, the startup focuses on “offensive machine learning.”
- The company plans to launch two flagship products: Strikes, an AI training ground, and Spyglass, an AI system evaluator.
- Strikes offers a simulated battleground for AI agents, while Spyglass audits live AI systems for vulnerabilities.
- Dreadnode’s tools aim to fortify AI models’ resilience against diverse offensive techniques.
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