The company said in March it would sell its enterprise business to a consortium led by Symphony Technology Group for $4 billion in cash. Shares of McAfee, which made its market debut last year, closed 20% higher on Friday at $25.46. Seeking to create a leader in consumer security software, U.S.-based NortonLifeLock Inc (NLOK.O) in August agreed to buy London-listed rival Avast Plc (AVST.L) for up to $8.6 billion. The potential deal comes at a time when the pandemic-driven shift to remote working and a rise in cyber attacks has spurred demand for antivirus and digital security software. McAfee and Advent did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.

The deal could be announced on Monday, although the talks could still fall apart, the report said. Double- click on the file and it will open the Avast antivirus program. Open the folder and find the file named Avast premium security.avastlic. private equity firm Advent International for more than $10 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Right-click on the folder and extract it. Nov 5 (Reuters) - Cyber security firm McAfee Corp (MCFE.O) is nearing a deal to sell itself to U.S.

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