TLDR:
- Mastercard to acquire threat intelligence firm Recorded Future for $2.6 billion
- Recorded Future is considered the world’s largest threat intelligence company
Financial services giant Mastercard announced plans to acquire Recorded Future for $2.6 billion. Recorded Future, known as the largest threat intelligence company, will continue to operate as a separate subsidiary of Mastercard. The acquisition will enhance Mastercard’s cybersecurity services and leverage AI technology to prevent fraud on its platforms. This deal is part of Mastercard’s strategy to strengthen its security practices and drive synergies in the cybersecurity and intelligence sectors.