Irdeto buys Philips white-box cryptography | Broadband TV News

Irdeto has acquired a full suite of white-box cryptology patents, patent applications and software from Philips Electronics. The move significantly boosts the. ... dedication to and investment in software security, reinforcing its lead in innovation and ensuring our customers are protected to the highest level.” Irdeto acquired Cloakware itself in December 2007 in a $72.5 million transaction. Its customers include Texas Instruments, Pioneer Electronics, and Vodafone. ...