Paramount is negotiating to settle a multistate lawsuit blocking its planned $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to close before a $7 million daily ticking fee begins on October 1. Talks involve concessions such as protecting CNN's editorial independence, possible sale of cable channels like Comedy Central, and commitments to keep movie studios separate. The lawsuit, led by California and 11 other states, plus a Writers Guild of America challenge, represents the last major obstacle after DOJ clearance and foreign regulatory approvals. A settlement would allow the historic media merger to proceed, while failure could lead to a trial in March and substantial financial penalties.

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CybersecurityFACT · 4/514 Sept '26· Via techcrunch

ClickFix Attacks Trick Mac and Windows Users via Reddit Ads

A new wave of 'ClickFix' cyberattacks is targeting Mac and Windows users through fake advertisements on Reddit. Hackers compromised an official HBO Max account authorized to run ads on Reddit, using it to post malicious adverts that linked to a fake HBO Max page. The page displayed a fake CAPTCHA, instructing users to copy and paste a malicious command into their Terminal (Mac) or Command Prompt (Windows). This action installs info-stealing malware that can exfiltrate passwords, session cookies, and crypto wallets. Security firm Hudson Rock reported on the campaign, and Reddit has since locked the compromised account and removed the malicious ads, though the number of affected users remains unclear. The attack exploits user trust in legitimate brands and the power of terminal commands.

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CTV and StreamingFACT · 4/511 Sept '26· Via VideoWeek

Week in Review: Prime Video, UK DTT Interoperability, Channel 4 Cuts

This week in review from VideoWeek covers Prime Video's expansion of its 'Shop the Show' feature to over 8,000 titles, DTG's report emphasizing interoperability challenges for the UK's internet-delivered TV transition, and Channel 4's announcement of a 28% workforce reduction as part of a transformation strategy. Other stories include Meta's ad controversy, US military disabling ad trackers, Magnite's first agentic campaign in EMEA, The Trade Desk's S&P 500 exit, NVIDIA's video tools, Innovid's Meta MCP integration, and Telly's programmatic home screen ads. Additionally, TF1's 2027 roadmap, DOJ's widened probe into Fox's Roku acquisition, Paramount's bond request, and various publisher and agency updates are highlighted, including Coca-Cola's media review and Madison & Wall's ad growth forecast.

M&AFACT · 4/510 Sept '26· Via Trending Topics (DACH/CEE Innovation & Tech)

Bending Spoons to Acquire Miro for $1.4 Billion

Italian software group Bending Spoons has signed a definitive agreement to acquire whiteboard collaboration platform Miro in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of $1.355 billion (€1.7 billion), implying an equity value of approximately $1.79 billion including Miro's net cash. Some existing Miro shareholders have agreed to reinvest $295 million of their proceeds into newly issued Bending Spoons shares. The deal values Miro at less than 8% of its $17.5 billion valuation from a 2022 funding round. Bending Spoons plans to invest in Miro's performance and functionality, continuing its strategy of acquiring and streamlining software companies, with over 50 acquisitions including Eventbrite, Vimeo, and Airtable. Miro has an ARR of about $600 million, with nearly 90% from business and enterprise customers, serving over 250,000 organizations and nearly 4 million paying users. The transaction, pending regulatory approvals, is expected to close in Q4 2026, supporting Bending Spoons' expansion ahead of a potential Nasdaq IPO.

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