ThreatMetrix, the US provider of integrated cybercrime prevention solutions, has acquired the Australian-based online security services provider company TrustDefender.

With the acquisition, ThreatMetrix will be able to integrate malware protection with device identification providing businesses with security in the fight against cybercrime.

Following the acquisition, the ThreatMetrix Cybercrime Defender Platform now consists of the following product solutions and associated benefits:

• TrustDefender ID which is a cloud-based device identification solution that protects companies against cybercriminals and helps validate valuable returning customers. TrustDefender ID enables businesses to protect online transactions via account creation, login authentication and payment authorization.
• TrustDefender Cloud is cloud-based solution which enables companies to protect customer data and defend against fraud, malware, MitB and Trojan attacks and data breaches. The solution mitigates the risk of hidden malware compromising authenticated sessions to steal data, identities or money.
• TrustDefender Client is a client-based solution that mitigates the risk of hidden malware compromising authenticated sessions to steal data, identities or money. A small client component installed on computers identifies and isolates malware, verifies legitimate websites, protects the online session with the business, and communicates with the business to identify potential fraud.

The combined companies will operate under the ThreatMetrix name with global operations in the US, Australia and Europe. The corporate headquarters will be located in San Jose, California.

ThreatMetrix serves a growing global customer base across a variety of industries, including financial services, e-commerce, payments, social networks, government, and healthcare.