We're all going to need this. Here's Singapore-based SquareX. They're a cybersecurity startup that just raised a $6M seed to keep us completely safe on the internet.

• It's the alternative to endpoint security solutions like VPNs, anti-virus and anti-malware.

Investor check. Sequoia Capital Southeast Asia led the round.

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💻 A shift in behavior

We now use the web for almost everything we do online!

• We're not just downloading things from USB sticks and hard drives anymore.

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😱 The problem?

Before, the main threats were file viruses, worms and network attacks — and that's what most cybersecurity tools are built to target. But now...

They're finding us where they are. Since we're all using web browsers for most activities, attackers are now attacking us on the web. But we don't have modern cybersecurity tools to help us.

• We're now vulnerable to new security threats like phishing, identity theft and session hijacking.

Existing tools don't match our workflows anymore. We all know how frustrating it is to receive files we know are safe, only for it to be tagged as malware by cybersecurity software!

• Even worse, we sometimes have to turn off our security software just to download these "unsafe" files.

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🛡️ Keeping you safe in the modern web world

SquareX's solution? Disposable browsers. SquareX integrates with browsers as an extension and lets you open any links and files within these safe, disposable browsers.

• 100% secure. No matter how new or sophisticated the attack is, there is zero chance it'll affect you or collect your data!

Plus, their solution won't block access to files or resources, even if they're flagged as potentially malicious. Open anything and everything worry-free!

• It's safer than incognito mode. You'll be able browse anonymously from any location, and your history and files won't be stored on your computer.
• They're temporary. You can dispose it anytime — no data gets retained, and the browser session gets destroyed and removed from SquareX's servers instantly.

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🚀 Next up

They'll be investing in R&D, engineering and their go-to-market plans.

• They're focusing on the US, UK and Asia first!