
Google-parent Alphabet is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for around $30 billion, aĀ source familiar with the matterĀ saidĀ Monday, in what could be the tech giantās largest deal to date.
The deal hasnāt been signed and could still change, the person said.
Alphabet andĀ WizĀ did not immediately reply to Reuters requests for comment.

The Wall Street Journal on Monday first reported the news of the talks between the companies, citing people familiar with the matter.
Wiz had called off a $23-billion deal with Alphabet last year to focus on its initial public offering.
The startup provides cloud-based cybersecurity solutions powered by artificial intelligence that help companies identify and remove critical risks on cloud platforms.
A buyout of this size will most likely face regulatory scrutiny as tech giants are kept under close watch for possible monopolistic practices.
If the deal goes through, it could help Alphabet tap into the cybersecurity industry and expand its booming cloud infrastructure segment, which generated more than $43 billion in revenue last year.
AlphabetĀ walked awayĀ from a deal to acquire online marketing software company HubSpotĀ last year.
Interest in the cybersecurity industry has surged since the global CrowdStrikeĀ outage last year, making enterprises more concerned about protecting their digital infrastructures.
WizĀ was lastĀ valued at $12 billionĀ in a private funding round in May 2024.