Security

Malloc Inc

Website
Founded 2021Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

Malloc monitors and prevents anyone from recoding or transmitting data from your mobile device without your knowledge. Malloc uses on-device AI to detect zero-click spyware and abnormal activity and blocks any suspicious communication in real time. We sell this to individuals, enterprises and governments that care about their privacy.

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08

Founders & team

Previously Malloc, LTD., Malloc

Company history As recorded 2026-11-08

Maria Terzi

Founder

Maria Terzi is the co-founder and CEO of Malloc. Maria holds a Ph.D. in Machine Learning and Recommender Systems. During her Ph.D., she won two Google hackathons and has previously worked at Google. Maria holds extensive experience in R&D in the areas of data analysis, machine learning, secure and private AI.

Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15

Liza Charalambous

Founder

Liza Charalambous is a Digital Security expert with 8+ years of experience in the ideation and implementation of (cyber) security projects. Liza holds a PhD in machine learning, as well as academic titles in signal processing and AI and digital communications. Over the years, she collaborated with various privately owned and public organizations to provide solutions that improve users’ quality of life.

Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15
10team members reported
Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2021 · Source

News & product activity

Sources & observations

Y Combinator

Profile depthenriched profile
Website observationwebsite reachable
Last website check2026-11-11
Location · source statedNicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
Pricing evidenceA pricing page was detected
Maturity: Not assessed · 4 of 6 areas documented

Source-based assessment · automated evidence rules

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