NortonLifeLock and Avast to merge in landmark US$8.6B deal
NortonLifeLock, formerly known as Symantec, has finalised a deal to merge with rival Avast in a deal worth up to US$8.6 billion.
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Avast closes Jumpshot amid data privacy concerns
Avast will close the Jumpshot analytics business at the center of a data privacy scandal, putting hundreds of jobs at risk and deepening a slide in its shares.
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Antivirus merger: Avast offers $1.3 billion for AVG
Antivirus vendor Avast Software has agreed to buy rival AVG Technologies for US$1.3 billion in cash.
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Malwarebytes still fixing flaws in antivirus software
Malwarebytes said it may take three to four weeks to fix flaws in its consumer product found by Google security researcher Tavis Ormandy.
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'Tiny banker' malware targets US financial institutions
A banking trojan, known for its small size but powerful capabilities, has expanded the number of financial institutions it can collect data from, according to security vendor Avast.
