Social Links raises $3M to boost AI digital risk protection

Netherlands-based
Social Links has secured $3 million in follow-on funding to advance the
development of next-generation tools that help organisations protect their
brands, assets, and personnel in an AI-driven risk environment. The investment
is led by Yellow Rocks!, which has increased its total commitment sixfold since
its initial funding.

Drawing on a decade of
experience in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and digital investigations,
Social Links has translated its expertise into AI agents that counter AI-driven
crime and operate collaboratively as an autopilot system. The product marks a
key step in the company’s approach to protecting against modern threats,
complementing and extending beyond traditional infrastructure-focused
cybersecurity solutions.

The company provides
comprehensive data intelligence to help organisations detect and address
AI-enabled fraud and crime across social media, messaging services, and other
digital platforms, with a focus on anticipating new AI-driven attack surfaces.

Ivan Shkvarun, CEO of
Social Links, noted that the misuse of AI by the criminal sector has introduced
complex risks that current protection methods can no longer keep up with.

Our responsibility is
to provide clarity and actionable insight, turning fragmented and overwhelming
data into effective defence. This is essential for securing trust in an
AI-driven world. We deeply care about our investors and customers, and it is
important for us to develop and grow together.

Social Links’ flagship
AI initiative, developed under the AI Defender Autopilot concept, is designed
to address emerging AI-related digital risk challenges, such as detecting fraud
and scam messages in employee communication channels and identifying
misinformation or false content about a brand, with a focus on accuracy and
scalability.

The company also plans to accelerate its growth with the introduction of
new products built on its AI Defender Autopilot concept.