Google acquires Mandiant, shutting down Microsoft-related rumors

[Windows Central]

This is just how it works out sometimes.

[h=2]What you need to know[/h]

• A report indicated that Microsoft was considering acquiring cybersecurity firm Mandiant.
• The report said talks were early on and that no proper offer had been made.
• Now, Mandiant is off the table for Microsoft as Google has purchased the firm for $5.4 billion.

Though Microsoft already has a host of cybersecurity firms under its belt, it appears Mandiant won't be joining Redmond's collection anytime soon.

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