New semantic-aware AI agents simulate real-world attacks to validate vulnerabilities, shifting security from potential findings to confirmed issues

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aptori today announced a major expansion of its Runtime-Driven Validation Platform, introducing autonomous offensive testing capabilities designed for an era where AI-generated code is outpacing the capacity of human security teams.

By moving beyond passive scanning to active validation, Aptori enables organizations to identify, validate, and fix vulnerabilities at the speed of modern development.

As AI-assisted coding increases development velocity, traditional point-in-time security assessments have become a bottleneck. Most security tools produce large volumes of findings that require manual triage, slowing teams down and obscuring what actually needs to be fixed.

Aptori’s offensive testing approach addresses this by simulating real-world attacks against running systems. It validates which vulnerabilities are real, allowing teams to focus on what matters and resolve issues quickly.

“Runtime validation is critical in modern applications,” said Sumeet Singh, CEO and Founder of Aptori. “Security issues don’t exist in isolation, they emerge through real execution paths across APIs, logic, and authorization. We built Aptori to test those paths at runtime and make sure issues are fixed before release.”

Early deployments show a significant reduction in remediation backlog and time spent on manual triage.

Automated penetration testing at scale

Aptori replaces the manual, time-intensive process of human-led penetration testing with a system that operates continuously and at scale.

Logic-aware exploration
The system navigates application logic and stateful interactions, uncovering business logic flaws and authorization gaps that traditional automated tools often miss.Active validation
Rather than flagging potential issues, Aptori’s AI agents safely exercise vulnerabilities in a runtime environment to confirm which ones are real.Continuous context
The platform runs within development workflows, ensuring that new endpoints and application changes are tested as they are introduced.

A unified system for detection, validation, and remediation

Aptori brings detection, security data, and remediation into a single system:

Modernized detection
AI-powered code analysis is combined with dynamic and API testing to provide visibility into how applications behave in runtime.Unified security data layer
Findings from code, dependencies, APIs, and runtime environments are normalized into a single data model, eliminating fragmentation.AI-driven remediation
Once a vulnerability is validated, Aptori’s AI agents generate actionable fixes that developers can review and apply within their existing workflows.

Building secure-by-design software

Aptori enables teams to validate security controls during the build phase, not after deployment.

By testing applications in runtime before release, teams can verify that authentication, authorization, and business logic controls behave as intended. Issues are identified and resolved early, reducing the likelihood of vulnerabilities reaching production.

Security becomes part of how software is built, not something applied after the fact.

Organizations can explore Aptori’s AI Security Center for securing agentic workflows, LLM integrations, and AI-powered applications.

Designed for enterprise environments

Aptori is built for enterprise and regulated environments, supporting:

Integration with commercial and open source AI modelsOn-premises and fully air-gapped deploymentsNo requirement to transmit sensitive data outside controlled infrastructure

Industry adoption and recognition

The Aptori platform is already deployed within leading Fortune 500 organizations and is now being made broadly available.

At RSAC 2026, Aptori was recognized with a Global InfoSec Award for its approach to application and API security, reflecting growing industry recognition of runtime-driven validation and secure-by-design development.

The Runtime-Driven Validation Platform, including autonomous offensive testing capabilities, is available immediately with SaaS and self-hosted deployment options.

About Aptori

Aptori provides autonomous, runtime-driven application and API security for the AI era. By validating vulnerabilities in running systems and enabling rapid remediation, Aptori helps organizations fix issues early and build secure software as part of the development process.

For more information, visit aptori.com.

Aptori Media Inquiries
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Email: hsingh@aptori.com
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With over $30 billion in annual damages caused by underground utility strikes, Safe2core highlights why utility potholing is essential for safe excavation across the United States.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Apr. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Utility potholing is a precise, non-destructive excavation method used to expose underground utilities such as gas lines, water mains, electrical conduits, and fiber optic cables before construction begins. Typically performed using hydro excavation or vacuum excavation, potholing allows contractors to verify the exact location and depth of buried infrastructure—significantly reducing the risk of costly damage during excavation.

As infrastructure density continues to increase nationwide, relying solely on outdated utility maps or surface-level detection methods is no longer sufficient. Industry data shows that underground utility damages exceed $30 billion annually in the United States, making accurate subsurface verification a critical step in modern construction planning.

What Is Utility Potholing and How Does It Work?

Utility potholing—also known as daylighting—is the process of creating a small, controlled excavation to physically expose underground utilities. This method is widely used in construction and infrastructure projects to confirm the position of critical systems before heavy equipment is deployed.

Contractors use potholing for utilities to locate:

Gas lines

Water pipes

Electrical conduits

Fiber optic cables

For a more detailed breakdown of the process, methods, and real-world applications, Safe2core provides a comprehensive guide:
https://safe2core.com/what-is-potholing-utility-potholing-explained-for-construction-and-underground-utilities/

How Deep Do You Pothole for Utilities?

The depth of utility potholing depends on the location and type of underground infrastructure. In most cases, excavation continues until the utility line is fully exposed, ranging from shallow depths to several feet below the surface.

By verifying both horizontal position and depth, potholing provides the highest level of accuracy available in subsurface utility engineering (SUE), significantly reducing the risk of accidental strikes.

Why Utility Potholing Is Critical in Construction

Utility potholing plays a foundational role in modern construction by eliminating uncertainty and reducing risk. Excavation activities account for approximately 66% of all reported utility damages in the United States.

By incorporating potholing into pre-construction workflows, contractors can:

Prevent utility strikes and service outages

Avoid costly repairs and project delays

Improve worker and public safety

Maintain compliance with safety regulations

Projects that combine utility locating technologies with potholing can reduce strike incidents by up to 90%.

Potholing Excavation Methods: Hydro and Vacuum Excavation

Modern potholing excavation relies on advanced, non-destructive techniques:

Hydro Excavation

Uses pressurized water to break up soil

Vacuum system removes debris

Ideal for compact or clay-heavy soils

Vacuum Excavation (Air Excavation)

Uses compressed air to loosen soil

Removes dry material efficiently

Suitable for controlled or sensitive environments

These methods allow for precise excavation with minimal disruption—making them ideal for a wide range of construction and infrastructure projects.

Utility Potholing Cost and Project Value

The cost of utility potholing varies depending on site conditions, soil type, and project complexity. However, the cost of not potholing is often significantly higher.

Utility strikes can result in:

Repairs costing thousands to millions of dollars

Project shutdowns and delays

Service disruptions impacting communities and businesses

Investing in potholing upfront helps reduce long-term project risk and improves overall efficiency.

Additional Utility Potholing Topics and Services

As demand grows, construction professionals frequently search for related topics such as:

Utility potholing contractors

Potholing in construction

Potholing utilities near me

Utility potholing cost

Potholing excavation

Potholing for underground utilities

Potholing machine

Utility potholing California

These searches reflect increasing demand for accurate utility locating, cost transparency, and qualified potholing service providers nationwide.

Growing Demand for Utility Potholing Services Nationwide

With ongoing infrastructure development across the United States, utility potholing is becoming a standard requirement for construction and excavation projects.

Contractors, municipalities, and engineers are prioritizing:

Damage prevention

Accurate subsurface verification

Regulatory compliance

Efficient project execution

Safe2Core supports projects nationwide with advanced utility potholing, concrete scanning, and subsurface investigation services.

Expert Insight from Safe2Core

“Utility potholing is one of the most important steps in modern construction,” said a Safe2Core spokesperson. “With the density of underground infrastructure today, relying on assumptions creates unnecessary risk. Potholing gives teams the confidence to move forward safely, efficiently, and with accurate data.”

Safe2Core is a leading provider of concrete scanning, ground penetrating radar (GPR), and subsurface investigation services for construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects. The company specializes in identifying hidden hazards before cutting, coring, or excavation begins—helping clients reduce risk, improve safety, and maintain project timelines.

For more information, visit: https://safe2core.com/

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SEATTLE, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Luxor Technology Corporation (“Luxor”) announces the expansion of LuxOS firmware support to MicroBT WhatsMiner series miners, growing the LuxOS ecosystem. In addition, MicroBT, via its investment manager Inflection Technology Limited (“ITL”), has signed a term sheet to make a strategic investment into Luxor. Luxor has also committed to a US$100,000,000 purchase of MicroBT WhatsMiner hardware.

Luxor is working directly with a select group of mining partners to deploy and expand model support over time. With more than 300,000 Bitcoin mining machines already running LuxOS globally, Luxor brings to the WhatsMiner ecosystem the same enterprise-grade firmware infrastructure that large-scale mining operators rely on. MicroBT hardware represents a significant share of global Bitcoin mining capacity, and with this expansion, those operators now have access to flexible firmware features.

WhatsMiner fleets running LuxOS gain access to Power Targeting, Advanced Thermal Management, safe rapid curtailment, and faster ramp-up time — unlocking new capabilities beyond stock settings. Power Targeting delivers consistent, predictable performance across individual machines and makes infrastructure planning easier at scale. When shifting power targets, LuxOS completes the transition in 30-60 seconds while continuing to hash at higher hashrates — capturing additional hashrate. LuxOS also improves ramp-up time across curtailment events, reaching full capacity faster and reducing the unharvested hashrate lost every time machines cycle. Initial support spans select models in the M50 series. For the full list of supported models, visit docs.luxor.tech.

“We are excited to build on the MicroBT WhatsMiner platform. We are consistently impressed by their ability to execute with high-quality machines. Our clients have been asking for WhatsMiner firmware for years, and we have shipped a product that is going to help deliver significant profitability and usability benefits. We are also excited to welcome MicroBT as a strategic investor.”

— Lauren Lin, Head of Hardware and Software of Luxor

“Luxor has continued to be one of MicroBT’s trusted global partners. With their talented engineering team, we are excited they are building on top of the Whatsminer platform. We are happy to be taking a strategic position in Luxor and supporting their continued growth through this hardware partnership.”

— Dr.Yang, CEO and Co-Founder of MicroBT

Operators running LuxOS have access to Luxor’s full-stack mining experience: pool, hashrate derivatives, energy services, and Luxor Commander for fleet management — unified under a single platform. Commander includes Intelligent Miner, which keeps fleets running at peak profitability by continuously adjusting power settings based on real-time hashprice and energy prices.

Luxor is rolling out LuxOS for WhatsMiner in a phased approach, onboarding operations directly to ensure a high-quality deployment experience. Mining operations running WhatsMiner hardware can express interest in access at luxor.tech/contact.

About Luxor Technology Corporation

Luxor delivers hardware, software, and financial services that power the global compute and energy industry. Its product suite spans Bitcoin Mining Pools, ASIC Firmware, Hardware trading, Hashrate Derivatives, Energy services, a Miner Management software, Commander, and a bitcoin mining data platform, Hashrate Index.

If you are interested in contacting Luxor, please email sales@luxor.tech.

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