Blackberry in talks to buy cybersecurity company Cylance — Business Insider

The new BlackBerry Key2 smartphone is seen at a product launch event for the device in Manhattan in New York, US, June 7, 2018. (REUTERS)
Updated 10 November 2018
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Blackberry in talks to buy cybersecurity company Cylance — Business Insider

  • BlackBerry and Cylance did not immediately respond to requests for comment

CALIFORNIA: BlackBerry Ltd. is in talks to buy cybersecurity company Cylance Inc. for as much as $1.5 billion, Business Insider reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Irvine, California-based Cylance develops AI-based products to prevent cyberattacks on companies and recently considered filing for an IPO, according to the report. (https://read.bi/2SYzvM9)
A deal could be announced as soon as next week, Business Insider reported citing sources, who cautioned the deal could still fall apart.
BlackBerry and Cylance did not immediately respond to requests for comment.