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Symantec Files Patent Suit Against Zscaler
Symantec on Monday filed a patent infringement lawsuit against cloud-based security firm Zscaler, accusing the company of violating seven of Symantec’s patents within Zscaler products.
Cyber Insurance Market to Top $14 Billion by 2022: Report
The global cyber insurance market is expected to generate $14 billion by 2022, according to a new report published by Allied Market Research (AMR). That figure represents an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 28% from 2016 to 2022…. Continue reading Cyber Insurance Market to Top $14 Billion by 2022: Report
Optiv Security to Be Acquired By Private Equity Firm KKR
Optiv Security, the cyber security company formed as a result of the merger of Accuvant and FishNet Security, today announced that private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) will acquire a majority stake in the security firm.
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“Gooligan” Android Malware Steals Authentication Tokens to Hack User Accounts
“Gooligan” Android Malware Steals Authentication Tokens to Compromise More Than 1 Million Google User Accounts
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FireEye Unveils Helix Platform to Streamline Security Operations
Just weeks after launching new cloud-based network security and threat intelligence offerings, FireEye on Tuesday unveiled a new platform designed to help customers efficiently integrate and automate security operations functions.
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Managed Security Services Firm Proficio Raises $12 Million
Proficio, a provider of managed detection and response services, announced on Monday that it has closed a $12 million round of funding from private equity firm Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors and Singapore-based telecommunications provider M1.
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Symantec to Acquire LifeLock for $2.3 Billion
Information security giant Symantec said on Monday that it will acquire identity protection firm LifeLock for $2.3 billion.
Under the terms of the agreement, Symantec will pay $24 per share in a transaction financed with cash on hand and $750 mil… Continue reading Symantec to Acquire LifeLock for $2.3 Billion
Symantec to Acquire LifeLock for $2.3 Billion
Information security giant Symantec said on Monday that it will acquire identity protection firm LifeLock for $2.3 billion.
Under the terms of the agreement, Symantec will pay $24 per share in a transaction financed with cash on hand and $750 mil… Continue reading Symantec to Acquire LifeLock for $2.3 Billion
Digital Threat Monitoring Firm RiskIQ Raises $30 Million
RiskIQ, a company that helps detect digital threats stemming from areas such as the Web, malvertising and social media, announced that it has closed $30.5 million in a Series C funding round led by Georgian Partners.
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