Malware, Network Security

Webroot buys BrightCloud for website reputation services

Internet security firm Webroot announced Wednesday that it has acquired BrightCloud, provider of hosted web content reputation and classification services for vendors. Now part of the Boulder, Colo.-based Webroot, BrightCloud's product will be integrated into its malware detection and security-as-a-service offerings. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. — DK

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