NTT Docomo Ventures Invests in AI Defense Platform Doppel, Inc.
In a strategic move to bolster digital security against escalating cyber threats,
NTT Docomo Ventures, based in Minato City, Tokyo, has announced its investment in
Doppel, Inc., a California-based firm focused on developing AI-driven platforms that protect against brand impersonation and phishing attacks. This funding decision is seen not just as a financial investment but as a reinforcing step towards securing the digital landscape.
With the rapid expansion of AI-generated content, the methods of social engineering attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and varied. Businesses are witnessing a surge in fraudulent schemes that disguise themselves as legitimate brands, targeting both employees and customers alike. The need for robust defenses against these tactics has never been more pressing.
Doppel, Inc. offers an innovative AI defense platform that proactively shields both enterprises and individuals from risks associated with social engineering. This platform effectively monitors a wide array of channels, including social media, websites, apps, and advertisements, to detect and intercept phishing attempts, impersonation scenarios, fake brand sites, and infrastructure cyberattacks at an early stage. The unique capability of the platform comes from its reliance on AI to foresee attack patterns, rather than mere human analysis, allowing for real-time tracking and visualization of attack structures.
By integrating these functionalities with an organization’s internal systems and Security Operations Centers (SOC), Doppel enables a comprehensive response to cyber threats, ensuring that brands can prevent potential damage to their reputation and customer security. Notably, more than 5% of companies within the prestigious
Fortune 500 have already adopted Doppel’s AI defense technology, demonstrating its effectiveness and rising influence in the corporate realm.
As AI technology evolves, the thrust of cyberattacks has shifted from simply hitting systems to targeting individuals. In response, Doppel, Inc. is carving a niche in the social engineering defense arena by automating protective measures through AI technology. This positioning sets the company up for continued growth and expanded relevance in an increasingly digital world.
Additionally, the NTT Docomo Group is dedicated to creating a secure social infrastructure through their communications and digital services. This investment marks a pivotal point for strengthening collaboration with Doppel, and they aim to enhance digital trust across businesses and society at large while driving new value creation initiatives.
About Doppel, Inc.
- - Company Name: Doppel, Inc.
- - Location: Covina, California, USA
- - CEO: Kevin Tian
- - Business Focus: Development and provision of digital risk protection platforms and social engineering defense
- - Website: doppel.com
By joining forces with Doppel, NTT Docomo Ventures is taking a significant step towards ensuring a safer digital environment for its clients and the community, paving the way for a future where digital trust is paramount.