Intel buys PasswordBox to beef up its security

Aiming to fortify its security offerings, Intel announced it was buying PasswordBox, a password management startup founded two years ago.

The Montreal-based PasswordBox announced the purchase on its website; terms of the deal were not disclosed. PasswordBox has received $6 million in funding to date.

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Launched in 2012 by Marc-Antoine Ross and Daniel Robichaud, PasswordBox not only offers secure logins and auto-generated passwords, but also a method of securing your digital legacy. Like a will, PasswordBox lets you transfer those assets to a family member or friend. The service boasts 14 million users Read more...

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