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Investment Values Antivirus Maker AVAST at $1 Billion

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Feb

2014

AVAST Software, a software maker best known for its free antivirus offerings, announced on Feb. 5 that it has received an investment from CVC Capital Partners that valued the software company at $1 billion. Founded in 1988, AVAST says that its software protects nearly 170 million PCs in 40 languages.The company said that its Android […]

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Private Equity Firm CBC Capital Partners Invests Undisclosed Amount in Avast

07

Feb

2014

IT security solutions company Avast wants to expand into the United States. Private equity firm CBC Capital Partners is lending it a hand by investing in the firm. The amount invested has not been disclosed, but Avast says that the investment values the company at $1 billion (735 million). AVAST is the undisputed global leader […]

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Avast Doubles Bug Bounty Rewards

07

Feb

2014

Avasts bug bounty program was launched over one year ago, and according to the IT security company, it has been a success. Now, Avast has decided to make some changes to the program. To encourage security researchers even more, the company has doubled the rewards. For instance, up until now, the base payment was $200 […]

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