All change

2010-08-01

Helen Martin

Virus Bulletin, UK

Editor: Helen Martin

Abstract

Yet another flurry of security acquisitions.

Israeli messaging and web security firm Commtouch announced last month that it is to acquire Authentium’s Command Antivirus. Commtouch will acquire the assets, products, licences and operations of Authentium’s anti‑malware division and add anti‑malware technology to its own range of solutions for inbound and outbound messaging and web security.

Also announced last month was the purchase by another messaging and web security firm, GFI, of Sunbelt Software and its VIPRE anti-malware technology. The purchase will allow GFI to enhance its range of email and web security products.

Meanwhile, McAfee has announced that it is to acquire mobile security firm tenCube – whose flagship product is anti-theft software WaveSecure. The purchase follows hot on the heels of McAfee’s acquisition of mobile security firm Trust Digital in June, with the vendor aiming to add a complete mobile security platform to its offerings.

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