However, Symantec isn't the only security giant to take a stab at PGP. McAfee, then known as Network Associates, also acquired the struggling encryption company in 2001, but sold off the assets of ...

The Cupertino-based company announced the duel purchase Thursday of encryption industry leader PGP for $300 million in cash along with Symantec's existing OEM partner GuardianEdge for around $70 ...