Microsoft acquires cyber security firm Miburo to spot foreign threats

Microsoft has acquired cyber threat analysis and research company Miburo to boost threat intelligence research into new foreign cyber threats.

Microsoft did not disclose the size of the acquisition deal.

New York-based Miburo specialises in the detection of and response to foreign information operations.

“With the acquisition of Miburo, we will continue our mission to take action, and to partner with others in the public and private sectors to find long-term solutions that will stop foreign adversaries from threatening public and private sector customers,” Tom Burt, Corporate Vice President, Customer Security and Trust at Microsoft, said late on Tuesday.