BlackBerry quiet on whispers of Cylance acquisition

Tom Wright
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Reports claim BlackBerry is in talks over a $1.5bn deal

BlackBerry is reportedly in talks to acquire next-gen cybersecurity player Cylance in a deal that could be worth $1.5bn (£1.16bn). Business Insider first reported on the rumours, citing multiple...

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