The New AI Threat, Nykaa’s Q4 Surge & More
Summary
Inc42 highlights a new AI-driven cybersecurity risk from 'agent traps' that manipulate autonomous agents via poisoned prompts or fake identities, prompting firms to tighten agent governance, scoped permissions, and continuous monitoring. Nykaa reported a 4x YoY Q4 profit surge and FY26 profit growth of 182%, and its board approved acquiring a 24.2% stake in Earth Rhythm to make it a subsidiary. Travel fintech Scapia raised $63M led by General Catalyst to build its AI stack and expand its product suite, while ixigo posted a 91% YoY Q4 profit increase driven by tier II/III markets. Innovaccer acquired US-based CaduceusHealth for $66M to expand revenue-cycle-management capabilities, and Haryana introduced stricter aggregator licensing rules that will push platforms toward EVs and add compliance costs.
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