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VirnetX Holding Corp (NASDAQ: VHC; Korean: 버넷엑스 홀딩스) is an Internet security software and technology company headquartered in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. Founded in 2005, it holds U.S. and international patents in encrypted domain name and network-communication protocols and develops zero trust solutions for defense, government, and enterprise clients.
Corporate structure
As of mid-2025, VirnetX employs 11–50 people. Its advisory board includes four retired senior U.S. Air Force leaders who support business development and operational strategy. The executive team includes experts in cybersecurity, patent licensing, and government contracting. Key offerings—VirnetX One, War Room, and Matrix—are based on protocols co-invented by company founders.
Cybersecurity by Markus Spiske
Recent developments and news
In March 2024, VirnetX and Samsung extended their partnership to document and analyze unidentified aerial phenomena for the History Channel’s The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch. This followed a May 2023 agreement allowing Samsung to resell Samsung Interactive Pro displays integrated with the VirnetX One suite. VirnetX Matrix was selected to secure internet applications in Bridgeport, West Virginia, after the city experienced a ransomware attack in March 2023. On October 17, 2025, VHC shares closed at $21.70—a 27.65% gain—with trading volume of 142,896 on the NASDAQ exchange.
Financial and strategic analysis
For the twelve months ended June 2025, VirnetX reported $0.05 million in revenue and a net loss of $17.35 million, equating to a diluted EPS of –$4.78. The balance sheet showed $31.23 million in cash and a debt-to-equity ratio of 24.14%, providing approximately 18 months of operating runway at the current burn rate. Market capitalization stood near $73 million in mid-October 2025, with a beta of 1.72. Strategic priorities include expanding government and defense contracts, driving sales of zero trust platforms, and transitioning from patent licensing to subscription-based offerings.
Market position and industry context
VirnetX competes in the cybersecurity sector alongside companies such as Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, and Zscaler. Its zero trust architecture and proprietary secure domain name technology address classified and enterprise communications needs. Partnerships with Samsung and municipal security projects illustrate efforts to diversify beyond litigation-driven licensing into recurring software and services revenue. Government investment in secure communications and cloud-based cybersecurity supports demand for the company’s solutions.
TL;DR
On October 17, 2025, VirnetX Holding Corp shares rose 27.65% to $21.70 on the NASDAQ with a volume of 142,896. The company held $31.23 million in cash against a debt-to-equity ratio of 24.14% and reported a net loss of $17.35 million for the year ending June 2025. Partnerships with Samsung and municipal security deployments support a shift toward subscription revenue. Future growth may depend on securing additional government contracts and scaling platform sales.
