Socket raises $60M Series C at a $1B valuation to secure software supply chains for AI-driven development
Socket raises $60M Series C at $1B valuation to defend software supply chains against AI-era attacks.
Summary
Socket, a software supply chain security platform, has closed a $60 million Series C funding round at a $1 billion valuation led by Thrive Capital. The company has grown to protect over 20,000 organizations and blocks more than 1,000 supply chain attacks weekly. The funding will support expansion of Socket Firewall, Certified Patches, and new products to defend against escalating open source attacks driven by AI-accelerated development.
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Indicators of Compromise
- malware — Shai-Hulud worm
- malware — Mini Shai-Hulud