SecurityWeek tracks 37 cybersecurity M&A deals in October 2026
The roundup details acquisitions including Absolute Security acquiring FirmGuard and Proofpoint acquiring Varonis.
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8 articles · newest firstProofpoint CEO Sumit Dhawan On ‘Market-Changing’ $6.3B Varonis Deal, IPO Goal
Proofpoint plans a $6.3 billion Varonis acquisition to combine data security for AI-agent risk.
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Proofpoint Inks $6.3 Billion All-Cash Deal to Acquire Varonis
Proofpoint agreed to buy Varonis for about $6.3 billion cash, 2026's largest announced cybersecurity acquisition.
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Proofpoint to Acquire Varonis in Massive $6.3 Billion AI Cybersecurity Deal
Proofpoint will acquire Varonis for $6.3 billion cash to combine email, data, and AI security.
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Proofpoint to buy Varonis for $6.3 billion
Proofpoint agreed to acquire data-security company Varonis for approximately $6.3 billion in cash.
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Thoma Bravo's Proofpoint to buy Varonis Systems in $6.3 billion all-cash deal
Thoma Bravo's Proofpoint plans to buy Varonis Systems in a $6.3 billion all-cash deal.
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Proofpoint to Acquire Varonis in a $6.3 Billion Transaction
Proofpoint agreed to acquire Varonis for about $6.3 billion in cash, or $49.75 per share.
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