Palo Alto Networks in talks to buy Clutch Security for around $500 million

Published Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 12:06 AM EST

Palo Alto Networks is in talks to acquire Clutch Security for around $500 million, The Information reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The three-year-old Israeli security startup develops software that tracks passwords used by AI agents.

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