Is Wiz on BDS List?

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Wiz has to be boycotted

Google acquisition target Wiz, another fruit of Israel's military intelligence, highlights its success as a product of Israel's military intelligence. Founded by former Israeli military members, Wiz is purely Israeli-based and develops advanced cybersecurity technologies essential for protecting Israel's critical assets and enhancing national defense capabilities, while also creating job opportunities within the military intelligence community.

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Express VPN

Israeli company. It was acquired by Kape Technologies, an Israeli cybersecurity firm, for approximately $936 million. Express VPN is an israeli company owned by zionists who support the occupation of Palestine.

Motorola

Electronics giant Motorola has been targeted by BDS supporters for providing surveillance equipment used around Israeli settlements, along the Israeli-built separation barrier, and along the Israel-Gaza border. In addition, the company signed a $100 million deal with Israel in January 2014 for encrypted smartphones for its soldiers and security personnel. The IDF uses motorola as a main supplier for its communication equipment which enables them to effectively control the occupied Palestinians. They also manufacture the bomb fuses used in IDF bombs.

Dell

Michael Dell, the founder of Dell, is a member of the Friends of the IDF, which raises money for the Israeli military. He has donated millions so far and continues to do so.

Viber

Founder, Talmon Marco, is a zionist who supports IDF operations in Gaza.

Nvidia

Nvidia is building a supercomputer for Israel, which will undoubtedly be used to continue its oppression of Palestinians and enforce their apartheid.

Oracle

Oracle donated money to israeli employees after the war started, with an additional 10,000 israeli shekels for employees who serve in the IDF.

Payoneer

Payoneer is an israeli company which operates on stolen Palestinian land.

SAP

SAP donated money to israeli employees after the war started, with an additional 6,500 israeli shekels for each family member of the employee.

Volvo Group

Volvo group and Volvo Cars are different companies. Supplied equipment used to bulldoze Palestinian homes and also for its 27 percent stake in Merkavim, whose buses are used to transport Palestinian prisoners to and from Israeli jails. The Volvo Group no longer owns Volvo Cars, though not all BDS supporters differentiate between the two.

History of Wiz

Wiz Cloud Security was founded in 2020 by a team of experienced cybersecurity professionals, including former Microsoft executives Assaf Rappaport, Ami Luttwak, Yinon Costica, and Roy Reznik. The company's inception aimed to address the increasing complexities and security challenges in modern cloud environments. Leveraging their expertise and insights from working on Microsoft's Azure Security Center, the founders designed Wiz to offer a comprehensive and efficient cloud security solution. Their vision was to enable organizations to secure their cloud infrastructure with unparalleled visibility and simplicity, helping them detect and mitigate threats swiftly.

The startup quickly gained traction due to its innovative approach to cloud security, which combines agentless scanning with deep cloud infrastructure analysis. This method allows for rapid deployment and minimizes performance impacts on cloud environments. By 2021, Wiz had raised significant funding from prominent investors, including Index Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Insight Partners, cementing its position as a leader in the cloud security market. As the company expanded, it continued to innovate, introducing features like continuous compliance, vulnerability management, and automated remediation, further solidifying its reputation as a key player in safeguarding cloud-native applications and infrastructure.