LogMeIn buys LastPass for $125 million

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The company says the deal is "expected to close in the coming weeks." LastPass became a favorite password-management option soon after its launch in 2008, and now caters to millions of users. Earlier this year, the company also offered its service for free on smartphones, only charging users hoping to switch between desktop and mobile. In June, the company announced that it had been hacked, with attackers stealing email addresses and hashed versions of some users master passwords. In todays statement, LogMeIns CEO says the deal complements the companys current offerings, and "instantly gives us a market-leading position in password management."

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Web and Content Management

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Cybersecurity Software Identity and Access Management Password Management Software

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LastPass
$100M to $250M