** Cybersecurity firm Rapid7's shares up 7.3% at $41.7
** Reuters exclusively reports that RPD is exploring options with its investment bankers after attracting acquisition interest from buyout firms
** RPD is in early talks with private-equity firms, including Advent, Bain Capital and EQT and is exploring a potential sale
** Discussions may not lead to a deal and Rapid7 could opt to stay independent
** Stock has fallen 31.7% YTD
(Reporting by Juby Babu in Mexico City)
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