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Intel to buy McAfee as it eyes wireless market (AFP)

The McAfee logo is displayed outside of the company's headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Intel announced Thursday it will acquire Internet security firm McAfee for 7.68 billion dollars, as the computer chip giant seeks to expand its reach to mobile and wireless devices.(AFP/Getty Images/Justin Sullivan)AFP – Intel announced Thursday it will acquire Internet security firm McAfee for 7.68 billion dollars, as the computer chip giant seeks to expand its reach to mobile and wireless devices.


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