Frame Security Raises $50 Million to Shield Corporations from Evolving Deepfake Threats
San Francisco, Monday, 11 May 2026.
With 90% of data breaches involving human error, Frame Security just secured $50 million to train employees against sophisticated AI deepfakes using dynamic, real-world attack simulations.
The Escalating Threat of AI Impersonation
While 96% of organizations currently provide security awareness training, a staggering 90% of data breaches continue to involve human error [1]. The landscape of these threats has shifted dramatically from poorly written phishing emails to highly sophisticated, targeted campaigns [2]. In 2025, 43% of cybersecurity leaders reported experiencing deepfake audio call incidents, while 37% encountered deepfake video calls [1]. The real-world implications of this trend are highly visible; as recently as May 8, 2026, reports surfaced of scammers utilizing AI-generated fake voicemails to target individuals [4].
Simulating Real-World Attacks
To address this vulnerability, Frame Security officially announced its public launch and funding on May 11, 2026 [1], following an initial market entry on April 29, 2026 [2]. Operating out of New York and Tel Aviv, the company focuses on “human risk security” [2]. The startup was founded by Shlomo and Chief Technology Officer Sharon Shmueli, both alumni of Israel’s elite Unit 8200 intelligence collection unit [1][2]. Their combined pedigree includes Shlomo’s early tenure at Wiz—which Google acquired for $32 billion—and Shmueli’s experience as CTO at Team8’s venture platform [1][2].
Market Demand and Strategic Expansion
The $50 million funding round was led by Index Ventures, Team8, and Picture Capital, with additional participation from Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport and investor Elad Gil [1][2]. This capital injection arrives as the global security awareness training market is experiencing rapid growth. Projections for the market’s value by 2027 vary, with estimates showing a gap of 3 billion between different industry forecasts [1][2].