Cycurion is trading 6.87% higher in pre-market at $2.86 on October 1, amid coverage of its recently announced defamation lawsuit resolution; reporting does not explicitly attribute the move to it. - The defendant admitted fraud and securities-violation accusations were false, and signed a retraction and apology. - The settlement bars further defamatory statements and trading in the company’s securities. - Announced September 29, the resolution appeared in coverage through September 30; shares closed at $2.68, after falling from $3.23 on September 22.