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Zscaler acquires SquareX

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Zscaler has acquired SquareX, consolidating browser security capabilities into its Zero Trust stack and expanding its reach into unmanaged devices. SquareX’s Browser Detection and Response (BDR) technology is intended to turn standard browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge into enterprise-grade secure browsers. The deal closed on February 5, 2026, and is meant to help organizations secure SaaS and private applications without a full agent or a separate enterprise browser.

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  1. 13.02.2026 23:58 2 articles · 3mo ago

    Zscaler closes SquareX acquisition for browser-layer Zero Trust expansion

    Initial Disclosure

    Zscaler completed its acquisition of SquareX and said the secure browser technology will extend Zero Trust Exchange enforcement into Chromium-based web browsers on managed and user-owned devices. Zscaler also said SquareX's browser detection and response capabilities are already being integrated as an endpoint, with completion expected within the next few months; deal terms were not disclosed.

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  2. 06.02.2026 04:48 1 articles · 3mo ago

    Zscaler closes SquareX acquisition

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    Zscaler completed its acquisition of SquareX on February 5, 2026, bringing SquareX's browser security capability into Zscaler's portfolio for an undisclosed sum.

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  3. 06.02.2026 04:48 1 articles · 3mo ago

    Zscaler announces SquareX acquisition

    Initial Disclosure

    Zscaler announced that it had acquired browser security firm SquareX for an undisclosed sum, saying SquareX's Browser Detection and Response (BDR) technology would extend browser security to unmanaged devices and standard browsers such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge without a full agent or a separate enterprise browser.

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