Single character in AI-generated script wipes developer’s entire hard drive

A developer’s routine cleanup task reportedly turned into a disaster after a small mistake in AI-generated code wiped an entire drive. The incident, first described in a Reddit post, involved code ...
SiliconANGLE

Backslash Security lands $19M to tackle security risks emerging from vibe coding

Vibe coding security company Backslash Security Inc. revealed today that it has raised $19 million in new funding to expand its research and development talent and operations, deepen platform ...
Business Insider

Backslash Security Raises $19M Series A to Secure Vibe Coding Boom in the Enterprise, Bolsters Board with Cybersecurity Industry Leader

TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Backslash Security, the vibe coding security company, today announced a $19 million Series A funding round led by KOMPAS VC, with participation from ...
SecurityWeek

Backslash Raises $19 Million to Secure Vibe Coding

The company will use the investment to expand its R&D team and operations, deepen platform capabilities, and scale go-to-market presence. Vibe coding security firm Backslash Security today announced ...
Ventureburn

Backslash Security Raises $19M to Secure Enterprise AI Code

Backslash Security raised $19 million in a Series A round led by KOMPAS VC with participation from Maniv and other investors The funding responds to the rising need for security around AI-assisted ...