Palo Alto Networks in Talks to Buy Clutch Security for $500 Million

Palo Alto Networks is in talks to buy Clutch Security, an Israeli startup, for $500 million in cash plus payments tied to milestones. Clutch tracks the passwords and login codes that AI helper programs use. The Information first reported the talks; TechCrunch followed on 5 November 2026. Clutch's yearly revenue is close to $10 million. No deal has been announced.