NortonLifeLock-Avast

Cybersecurity company NortonLifeLock wrapped its acquisition of Avast.

“We believe that everyone deserves the freedom to live their digital lives to the fullest,” said Vincent Pilette, CEO of NortonLifeLock and the combined company. “A half-billion users trust us to protect and empower their digital lives, and now that NortonLifeLock and Avast have come together, we plan to redefine and reimagine cyber safety for consumers and small businesses around the world.”

The combined company will be known as NortonLifeLock. The deal is worth $8.6 billion.