Mobile and network security company AuthenTec Inc announced this morning that it has been acquired by Apple for $8 a share, which equates to $356 million (in cash). News of the deal comes from a 8-K filed by AuthenTec, which says that it has entered an Intellectual Property and Technology Agreement with Apple yesterday, allowing the Cupertino company to acquire non-exclusive licenses to Authentec’s hardware and software technologies, as well as its patent portfolio. AuthenTec prides itself on offering secure networking, content and data protection, also offering fingerprint security on PC and mobile devices. Read the full story at USA Today.