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Technology · Cybersecurity · published 2026-10-09 · via Dark Reading

AI Race Spurs Surge in Cybersecurity Mergers and Acquisitions

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Cybersecurity dealmaking is experiencing another blockbuster year, with 117 transactions announced in the latest quarter. The surge is linked to an AI-driven scramble, and many buyers come from outside the traditional cybersecurity industry. This trend points to broader strategic interest in security capabilities.

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