Pluto Security raises $42M as AI gives enterprise security teams a new headache
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β’Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:18:25 +0000
π° What Happened
A startup called Pluto Security has raised $42 million to protect companies from AI risks. Many workers now use AI tools to build small apps. Some of these apps are made by people who are not trained developers.
This is often called 'vibe-coding'. Problems can appear fast. Pluto's boss, Shahar Bahat, says a risky new tool can show up at a company within two hours of its release. Her team helps spot these dangers.
π The Backstory
Pluto found that about 60% of the risks it spots come from apps built by non-developers. Finance teams cause the most, followed by marketing and legal workers.
In one case, a finance employee at a large company built an app that held customer details. The app was left open to the internet, where anyone could reach it. Pluto started selling in April and says it already has customers.
π― Why It Matters
Careless AI apps can leak your personal data. Tools like this help companies close those holes before customers get harmed.
A startup called Pluto Security has raised $42 million to protect companies from AI risks. Many workers now use AI tools to build small apps. Some of these apps are made by people who are not trained developers.
This is often called 'vibe-coding'. Problems can appear fast. Pluto's boss, Shahar Bahat, says a risky new tool can show up at a company within two hours of its release. Her team helps spot these dangers.
Pluto found that about 60% of the risks it spots come from apps built by non-developers. Finance teams cause the most, followed by marketing and legal workers.
In one case, a finance employee at a large company built an app that held customer details. The app was left open to the internet, where anyone could reach it. Pluto started selling in April and says it already has customers.
Careless AI apps can leak your personal data. Tools like this help companies close those holes before customers get harmed.