NortonLifeLock and Avast locked in merger talks - reports

Kelsey Rees
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A merger would expand the US cyber safety specialist’s focus on consumer software

US-based NortonLifeLock is in advanced talks with London-listed cybersecurity firm Avast about a merger.  A deal would reportedly create a leader in consumer security software. Avast said lat...

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