Proofpoint's $6.3 Billion Cybersecurity Bet
Proofpoint agreed to acquire Varonis for $6.3B, aiming to unify email, collaboration, and data security infrastructure.
Bloomberg Technology·19 Oct 2026
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Proofpoint agreed to acquire Varonis for $6.3B, aiming to unify email, collaboration, and data security infrastructure.
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