Infoblox, a leader in hybrid, multi-cloud networking and preemptive security, is entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Axur, a global provider of AI-powered security solutions, enabling Infoblox’s preemptive security strategy to expand to better address brand abuse, fraud, data and credential theft, and the growing risk posed by external digital threats. This planned acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
As threat actors increasingly use AI to scale convincing phishing, impersonation, and fraud campaigns, organizations need earlier visibility and faster disruption of threats beyond the traditional perimeter, according to Infoblox.
“Many modern attacks now start outside the traditional network, on fake websites, social platforms, app stores and search ads,” said Scott Harrell, president and CEO, Infoblox. “That’s why security teams are moving beyond their perimeter, focusing on seeing what’s exposed and reducing risk before a breach. Axur extends our preemptive security offering by giving customers the ability to see and stop these threats earlier with rapid, AI-powered detection and takedowns that disrupt malicious infrastructure before it can be weaponized.”
Axur uses AI to automate external threat discovery, validation, takedown, and ongoing monitoring to prevent threats from returning, the company said.
Combined with Infoblox’s preemptive security capabilities, organizations can block communication with malicious infrastructure at the DNS layer while takedowns are in progress, helping reduce median attack uptime to hours rather than days. Network-level asset and IP attribution can help teams quickly identify ownership and remediate risk, according to the vendors.
Together, Infoblox and Axur will strengthen how organizations approach preemptive security by:
- Detecting external threats earlier, before they reach users
- Disrupting malicious infrastructure faster through automation
- Protecting brands, executives, customers, and users against damage with less operational effort
“Axur was built to help organizations keep pace with attackers through automation, transparency and measurable outcomes,” said Fabio Ramos, CEO, Axur. “Joining Infoblox allows us to scale these capabilities globally and enhance external threat disruption with deeper network and security context, delivering a more preemptive approach to protection.”
Infoblox and Axur will continue to operate independently until the transaction closes. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions and is expected to close in Spring 2026. Additional details will be shared following completion of the transaction.
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