Palo Alto Networks in talks to acquire AI security startup Clutch Security for ~$500M

Palo Alto Networks is reportedly in talks to buy Israeli startup Clutch Security, which builds software for tracking passwords used by AI agents, for about $500 million.

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2026-11-05 04:10 · Techmeme
Sources: Palo Alto Networks is in talks to acquire Israeli startup Clutch Security, which develops software for tracking passwords used by AI agents, for ~$500M

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