WISeQey Advances PKI Modernization as Recent Cyberattacks Highlight the Need to Limit Identity and Credential Risks

Geneva, Switzerland – November 5, 2026 – WISeQey Corp. (formerly known as WISeKey International Holding AG, “WISeQey”) (Nasdaq/SIX: WQEY), a global quantum cybersecurity and space IoT company, today highlighted its approach to modernizing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), as recent cyberattacks underscore the need to strengthen identity security, protect cryptographic credentials and limit the impact of unauthorized access. Recent incidents demonstrate how compromised identities can expose interconnected businesses. In October, ASOS reported that an attacker impersonated a trusted contact to obtain an employee’s credentials and access information on third-party platforms. Separately, Huntress reported that a compromised ConnectWise Cloud Backup credential was used to obtain access tokens across Microsoft 365 customer environments, with attackers escalating privileges and establishing persistence. These incidents reinforce the importance of securing both human and machine identities and controlling the access they enable. They also highlight why organizations must address credentials, permissions and active sessions together, rather than rely on any single security control. The need to secure connected systems has also been highlighted…