The article discusses Mastercard’s acquisition of Recorded Future, a global threat intelligence company. The key points are: 1) Mastercard is buying Recorded Future for an undisclosed amount to help businesses stay ahead of cyberattacks. 2) Recorded Future uses machine learning to analyze data from a variety of sources to identify potential security threats. 3) The acquisition will allow Mastercard to complement its existing cybersecurity solutions and provide enhanced cyber threat intelligence to its customers. 4) Recorded Future’s technology will be integrated into Mastercard’s operations to provide real-time threat monitoring and response services. 5) The deal highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity and the need for companies to invest in advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities.