SEC v. Intrusion Inc., No. LR-25854, Eastern District of Texas (Sept. 26, 2023) — Press Release
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Intrusion Inc., No. 4:23-cv-00859 (Sept. 26, 2023)
Intrusion Inc. settled SEC charges for making false statements regarding product marketing, customer contracts, and executive experience between 2020 and 2021.
The SEC charged Dallas-based cybersecurity firm Intrusion Inc. with violating antifraud provisions of the Securities Exchange Act and the Securities Act. The company allegedly misrepresented beta-tester conversion rates, misrepresented three specific customer contracts, and misled investors about the former CEO's qualifications. Intrusion has agreed to settle the matter through a final judgment that addresses all charges and permanent injunctions.
The SEC filed a complaint against Intrusion Inc., a Dallas-area cybersecurity company, for making materially false and misleading statements between May 2020 and May 2021. The company overstated the success of its 'Intrusion Shield' product by claiming most beta testers became paying customers when less than half actually converted. Furthermore, Intrusion misled investors regarding three customer contracts by omitting economic terms, claiming premature execution, or falsely asserting a contract had been signed. The company also misrepresented the professional background and experience of its former CEO. To resolve these allegations, Intrusion agreed to settle the charges and permanent injunctions without admitting or denying wrongdoing. This settlement is currently subject to court approval in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
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- Intrusion Inc. has agreed to settle SEC's charges
- SEC's complaint alleges Intrusion made materially false and misleading statements from May 2020 through May 2021
- Intrusion Inc. overstated its success marketing Intrusion Shield
- Intrusion Inc. misled investors three customer relationships
- SEC seeks permanent injunctions against Intrusion
- Intrusion Inc. has agreed to settle the matter by consenting to a final judgment
- SEC's investigation was conducted by staff of the SEC's Fort Worth Regional Office, including Melvin Warren
- SEC's investigation was supervised by Nikolay Vydashenko and Eric R. Werner
- SEC's litigation is being conducted by Jason Rose
- SEC's litigation was supervised by B. David Fraser
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Litigation Release No. 25854 / September 26, 2023 Securities and Exchange Commission v. Intrusion Inc., No. 4:23-cv-00859 (E.D. Tex. filed September 26, 2023) SEC Charges Dallas Area Cybersecurity Company with Fraud The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed a complaint against Intrusion Inc. ("Intrusion") for making false and misleading statements in 2020 and 2021, primarily through its former CEO, regarding the company's purported success in marketing a cybersecurity product, the terms of multiple contracts, and the background and experience of its former CEO. Intrusion has agreed to settle the SEC's charges. The SEC's complaint alleges that from May 2020 through May 2021, Intrusion made materially false and misleading statements in press releases, earnings calls, interviews, and other public statements. As alleged in the complaint, Intrusion overstated its success in marketing Intrusion Shield, a new cybersecurity product, by falsely representing that most or nearly all beta-testing participants had converted to paying customers, when in fact less than half of such participants became paying customers. In addition, the SEC alleges that Intrusion misled investors about three customer relationships by omitting material information about the economic terms of one contract, prematurely claiming that a second contract had been executed, and falsely claiming that a third customer had signed a contract when it had not. Finally, the complaint alleges that Intrusion made misleading statements about the qualifications, experience, and accomplishments of its former CEO. The SEC's complaint, filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, charges Intrusion with violating the antifraud provisions of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 thereunder and Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, and the current reporting and disclosure controls and procedures provisions of Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act and Rules 13a-11 and 13a-15(a) thereunder. The SEC seeks permanent injunctions against Intrusion. Without admitting or denying the SEC's allegations, Intrusion has agreed to settle the matter by consenting to the entry of a final judgment that addresses all charges and relief sought by the SEC. The settlement is subject to court approval. The SEC's investigation was conducted by staff of the SEC's Fort Worth Regional Office, including Melvin Warren, and supervised by Nikolay V. Vydashenko and Eric R. Werner. The SEC's litigation is being conducted by Jason Rose and supervised by B. David Fraser. The investigation is ongoing. SEC ComplaintU.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Litigation Release No. 25854 / September 26, 2023 Securities and Exchange Commission v. Intrusion Inc., No. 4:23-cv-00859 (E.D. Tex. filed September 26, 2023) SEC Charges Dallas Area Cybersecurity Company with Fraud The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed a complaint against Intrusion Inc. ("Intrusion") for making false and misleading statements in 2020 and 2021, primarily through its former CEO, regarding the company's purported success in marketing a cybersecurity product, the terms of multiple contracts, and the background and experience of its former CEO. Intrusion has agreed to settle the SEC's charges. The SEC's complaint alleges that from May 2020 through May 2021, Intrusion made materially false and misleading statements in press releases, earnings calls, interviews, and other public statements. As alleged in the complaint, Intrusion overstated its success in marketing Intrusion Shield, a new cybersecurity product, by falsely representing that most or nearly all beta-testing participants had converted to paying customers, when in fact less than half of such participants became paying customers. In addition, the SEC alleges that Intrusion misled investors about three customer relationships by omitting material information about the economic terms of one contract, prematurely claiming that a second contract had been executed, and falsely claiming that a third customer had signed a contract when it had not. Finally, the complaint alleges that Intrusion made misleading statements about the qualifications, experience, and accomplishments of its former CEO. The SEC's complaint, filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, charges Intrusion with violating the antifraud provisions of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 thereunder and Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, and the current reporting and disclosure controls and procedures provisions of Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act and Rules 13a-11 and 13a-15(a) thereunder. The SEC seeks permanent injunctions against Intrusion. Without admitting or denying the SEC's allegations, Intrusion has agreed to settle the matter by consenting to the entry of a final judgment that addresses all charges and relief sought by the SEC. The settlement is subject to court approval. The SEC's investigation was conducted by staff of the SEC's Fort Worth Regional Office, including Melvin Warren, and supervised by Nikolay V. Vydashenko and Eric R. Werner. The SEC's litigation is being conducted by Jason Rose and supervised by B. David Fraser. The investigation is ongoing. SEC Complaint