December 9th, 2011

Investor Group Buys Web Security Company Blue Coat For $1.3 Billion In Cash

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Blue Coat, which specializes in Web security and WAN optimization solutions, has agreed to be acquired by an investor group led by San Francisco-based PE firm Thoma Bravo in a transaction valued at roughly $1.3 billion.

Shareholders stand to receive $25.81 per share per common stock, in cash, and Blue Coat’s board of directors has already approved the agreement. The price represents a premium… → Read More

July 27th, 2011

A Look At The Size, Shape And Growing Threat Of Malware Networks [Infographic]

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Blue Coat Systems, the provider of web security and speed optimization solutions, released a mid-year web security report earlier this month, which, among other things, examined the current state of malware ecosystems, and detailed the growing size and reach of malware delivery networks.

Malware and malicious software have been around for years, but malware networks are becoming increasingly… → Read More