HUMAN Acquires clean.io to Bolster Anti‑Malvertising Capabilities
November 3, 2022
HUMAN Security, Inc. (HUMAN) has acquired clean.io, a Baltimore-based leader in client-side anti-malvertising and digital engagement security. The acquisition (terms undisclosed) adds clean.io's malvertising protections and talent to the HUMAN Defense Platform to expand capability across advertising, publishing and e‑commerce environments.
- Buyers
- HUMAN Security, Inc.
- Targets
- clean.io
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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