Justice Department Examines Google’s Wiz Acquisition for Antitrust Concerns

Google is reportedly planning to acquire cybersecurity company Wiz Inc. for billions of dollars, but the deal has drawn antitrust scrutiny from the Justice Department. Officials in the department’s antitrust division are investigating whether the acquisition could lead to decreased competition within the market. Sources indicate they’ve been examining Google’s proposed acquisition since its announcement in March and plan to continue their review over several months, a process that will determine if the deal proceeds.