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In an age where AI is transforming every market, security remains one of the most critical—and vulnerable—domains. Attacks are no longer just a business threat, they really threaten institutions, financial markets, and national security. Both independent and state-sponsored Hackers are leveraging AI to break into modern devices with extraordinary speed and style.
Recognizing this growing security crisis, Armur AI, founded by Akhil Sharma, takes a fundamentally different approach to computer security. Instead of waiting for thieves to hit, Armur AI is actively modeling attacks using AI-driven infiltration testing—identifying vulnerabilities before poor actors can utilize them.
Akhil believes that the future isn’t really AI-assisted defense—it’s AI-driven act. Instead of waiting to respond to challenges, organizations need security systems that think, attack, and react in real-time—just like the hackers they’re trying to defend against.
” The nature of war has evolved, and security is now at the top lines”, says Akhil Sharma, chairman of Armur AI. ” With Armur AI, our goal is to become the world’s leading company for AI-driven security, working closely with security companies and various intelligence companies to secure critical digital property before they become goals”.
At the core of this vision is Pentest GPT, an intelligent safety tool that thinks and acts like a hacker—but works for the good guys.
Cybersecurity has been reactive for decades—companies hire ethical hackers or run monthly penetration tests, only to discover glaring security flaws after the fact. This antiquated method has left businesses and governments regularly competing against an evolving threat environment.
Pentest GPT shifts this model. It is an AI-driven penetration testing system that consistently attacks an organization’s infrastructure—just as a real thief would—but in a controlled environment. The system simulates advanced attacks, identifies threats, and suggests fixes—helping surveillance teams neutralize threats before they become crises.
Unlike conventional security analyses, which are cheap, time-consuming, and restricted to set reviews, Pentest GPT runs 24/7, adapting to evolving risks in real time. The tool can simulate everything from SQL injections and privilege escalations to zero-day exploits —offering companies a continuous, automated, and scalable security testing solution.
As AI transforms software development, new vulnerabilities are emerging. AI-generated code—now widely used by developers—introduces security risks that traditional tools often fail to detect.
Armur AI has developed a multi-layered security system that ensures AI-generated applications are tested and hardened before deployment. The advanced static code scanning detects vulnerabilities at the source while the Machine Learning-Based Security Analysis identifies patterns of insecure code. Collaborative agents contribute to this process by simulating attacks on the applications that reveals existing vulnerabilies.
Beyond AI-powered security testing, Armur AI also provides penetration testing and blockchain security audits —offering enterprises a comprehensive cybersecurity suite. Within 12 months, the platform has grown to over 4, 000 engineers and 300 paying customers, with more than 500 companies worldwide—including Revolut, Airtable, Webflow, and Vercel—trusting Armur AI for their security needs.
Armur AI is working with enterprises and collaborating with intelligence agencies and government organizations to help secure national assets, critical infrastructure, and classified digital environments.
Cyber warfare is now a strategic battlefield, with state-sponsored hackers targeting everything from military networks to financial systems. Armur AI’s advanced AI-driven security solutions are helping defense and intelligence organizations stay ahead of these threats.
As the company expands, it seeks to deepen partnerships with intelligence agencies and defense organizations—reinforcing its role as a leader in AI-powered cyber defense.
The cybersecurity industry is at a turning point. With AI-driven cyber threats rising, the old model of periodic security audits and reactive defense mechanisms is no longer enough.
Pentest GPT represents a new generation of security that thinks, evolves, and fights back in real-time. Instead of waiting to react to cyberattacks, companies and governments need security systems that continuously detect, test, and neutralize threats before they escalate.
Armur AI is leading this transformation, developing AI-powered solutions that don’t just defend digital assets—but actively protect and fortify them against an increasingly sophisticated cyber threat landscape.
In the future of cybersecurity, the most vigorous defense will belong to those who hack first.