Veracode named Overall Leader in SSCS according to KuppingerCole Analysts.

Blocking malicious packages, AI-powered Fix, 130+ language SAST with a sub-1.1% false positive rate. Here's what KuppingerCole Analysts found.

Veracode Recognized as an Overall Leader in KuppingerCole Analysts' 2026 SSCS Compass   The 2026 analysis covers Veracode's package security, AI remediation, and code-to-cloud risk capabilities.   Download the Report     KuppingerCole Analysts' 2026 Leadership Compass on Software Supply Chain Security names Veracode an Overall Leader - and calls out code signing and attestation as the market's most critical unmet need. Most vendors still can't meet EU CRA, NIST SP 800-218, and DORA requirements in these areas. Veracode can. The report covers Package Firewall and Veracode Fix in detail: 130+ language SAST with a false positive rate below 1.1%, malicious package detection within seconds of publication, and SBOM generation in CycloneDX, SPDX, and JSON formats. The full vendor ranking and capability analysis is inside.     Download the Report       36 Queen Street London, EC4R 1BN United Kingdom     emea@veracode.com      +44 (0)20 3761 5501 © 2026 Veracode Inc. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe  |  Manage preference

The Daily 3: Record 1.8M Social Security applications filed January-May 2026—18% surge driven by insolvency fears as SSA struggles with 2+ hour wait times

Claiming Social Security at 62 amplifies 2032 benefit cuts—those who wait lock in bigger base benefits plus higher COLA increases every year  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

August 04, 2026   |   Read online Tuesday briefing: Record 1.8M Social Security applications January-May 2026; AI job displacement threatens workers 55+; early Alzheimer's blood test coverage; and more Catch up in minutes with your daily briefing on the Social Security, Medicare & Retirement news that affects you most. What to Know for Tuesday, August 4th, 2026: 1: AI accelerating job exits for workers 55+ in exposed occupations — Boston College research shows involuntary displacement threatening retirement security and Social Security revenue Photo by TheStandingDesk on Unsplash Workers 55+ in AI-exposed occupations leaving jobs at accelerating rate since ChatGPT launch November 2022 — Boston College study shows higher transition to unemployment vs. voluntary early retirement: About 24% of workers 50+ surveyed March 2026 describe AI as threat to their work; 19% see opportunity; 37% see both — departures look far more like involuntary displacement than voluntary retirement — older workers in high-AI-exposure jobs significantly more likely to leave work post-ChatGPT — yet only 14% of workers 60+ worry about job loss to AI (vs. 24% of workers 30-44), suggesting complacency rather than confidence. AI-driven job displacement threatens Social Security solvency — reduced worker participation could lower payroll tax revenue when system already faces 2032 trust fund depletion: Widespread AI-related job loss not factored into 2032 depletion projection — forced early retirement reduces earnings history, lowers claiming flexibility, locks in smaller benefits — AARP Executive VP Nancy LeaMond emphasized financial safety net must remain intact as older workers face accelerating displacement — workers losing jobs in 60s rarely recover financially compared to younger workers with decades to rebuild. Policymakers considering raising Social Security retirement age should account for AI's impact on career length: Boston College research shows AI exposure may reduce career length gap between low/high-paying jobs — forced early exits hurt lower-wage workers hardest — over half of workers 55+ still working because they need income or aren't financially prepared — potential policy changes must address AI-driven displacement preventing extended work lives. ➜ Read the full article from the Hill here. 2: Medicare could cover early Alzheimer's blood tests — only 10% with mild cognitive impairment currently diagnosed; costs exceed hundreds out-of-pocket (Image Credit: Getty Images) Medicare currently cannot cover routine blood-based Alzheimer's screening tests under law — Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act would allow Medicare to consider FDA-cleared tests: 7.4M Americans 65+ living with Alzheimer's dementia in 2026 — fewer than 10% receive diagnosis during mild cognitive impairment stage when symptoms first emerge and some treatments available — nearly 4 in 5 Americans say they'd want early Alzheimer's knowledge; 9 in 10 would want access to simple blood test — FDA-cleared Lumipulse blood test measures amyloid plaques but isn't intended as standalone screening test for asymptomatic people. Early blood testing enables earlier evaluation, treatment decisions, legal/financial planning while cognitive capacity intact: Blood test less invasive than brain imaging (PET, MRI) — may help doctors evaluate cognitive decline earlier — positive test doesn't establish diagnosis alone; must be interpreted with symptoms, medical history, other evaluations — newer medications available can slow/delay symptoms (not cure) for appropriate candidates — early diagnosis allows autonomy in choosing surrogate decision-maker, updating powers of attorney, creating care plan. Out-of-pocket costs currently can exceed hundreds of dollars; ASAP Act could expand access if enacted: Without clear Medicare coverage pathway, adoption of new dementia screening tools could take years even after FDA authorization — ASAP Act seeks to preserve Medicare's existing evaluation process while keeping pace with detection advances — Medicare already covers cognitive assessment and care-planning visits separately allowing doctors to establish diagnosis and develop care plans. ➜ Read the full article from Elderlaw here.   Free Medicare Help with Chapter 90% of American seniors are on the wrong Medicare plan. Thankfully, Chapter is here to help! They can help you switch to the right plan and save $$$. Chapter saves the average senior $1,100 per year! Plus, it is 100% risk-free! Give them a call to find out how much you could save: 539-205-2147. askchapter.org/insider 3: Record 1.8M Social Security applications filed January-May 2026 — 18% surge driven by insolvency fears as SSA workforce cuts 7,000+ (Image Credit: Getty Image) 1.8 million Social Security benefit applications submitted first half of 2026, up 18% vs. same period 2025 — fear and uncertainty about trust fund depletion driving historic surge: Trust funds projected to deplete 2033 for OASI (Old-Age and Survivors Insurance), 2034 for OASDI — benefits would automatically cut 17-22% without Congressional action — SSA employment cut from 57,000 to 50,000 (7,000 jobs lost) since Trump administration started January 2025 — average call wait time 2+ hours despite online improvements from prior year. Congress must act on solvency within 7-8 years or face automatic benefit cuts — policy proposals include raising retirement age to 69, eliminating $184,500 wage cap, increasing FICA payroll tax from 6.2%, means-testing benefits for higher-income earners: Lower birth rates + longer life expectancies increasing beneficiary-to-worker ratio — 83% of wages now subject to FICA (vs. historical 90% assumption) — any delay increases likelihood of more drastic immediate adjustments rather than gradual policy changes Congress implemented in 1980s reforms. Federal employees should boost TSP contributions, IRAs, HSA savings; diversify retirement income; pay down debt; consider delaying retirement — early claimers locking in reduced benefits permanently amid uncertainty: All beneficiaries will see automatic reductions if trust fund depletes — those claiming at 62 now and facing cuts worse off than those delaying to FRA/70 — Social Security was never sole retirement system; federal retirees with CSRS/FERS annuities better positioned to weather any solvency crisis. ➜ Read the full article from Serving Those Who Serve here. Here’s What You Missed on YouTube: Check out our new YouTube videos for Tuesday, August 4th. Major Hospitals Dropping Medicare Advantage — Do This Now! Major Hospitals Dropping Medicare Advantage — Do This Now! Visit our YouTube Channel This newsletter is for information only. 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Artemis London 2026: Who can you meet?

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Web version |  Update preferences |  Forward Artemis London 2026: Who can you meet? Artemis London 2026 More than 90 organisations have already registered   We wanted to give you an idea of who you can meet if you register to attend our next catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) market conference. Artemis London 2026 is being held in London UK on September 1st 2026. Tickets are selling fast. Please register today to secure your place at Artemis London 2026. To help you understand who you can meet if you attend, these are all the organisations with representatives registered to attend our Artemis London 2026 conference: Acrisure Re Corporate Advisory & Solutions; Albourne Partners; Allemond Ltd; Alliance Altyn LLC; Allianz Reinsurance; Allocation.Space; Altor Re Ltd; AM Best; AM Specialty Insurance Company; Amwins; Antares Global; Aon Insurance Managers Bermuda; Arbol; Artex Risk Solutions; Artex Capital Solutions; Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.; atmencapital; Atradius N.V.; Augment Risk; AXIS Capital; Bloomberg; BNY; Cambridge Associates; Cedar Trace Advisers Limited; CJS Insurance Company AMANAT; Clyde & Co LLP; Computershare; Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited; Corient; CyberCube; Descartes Underwriting; Deutsche Bank - Trust and Securities Services; Discrete; Elementum Advisors; Ember Peak Capital, LLC; Euler ILS Partners; Everest Re; Fermat Capital Management; Hannover Re; Hiscox Capital Partners; Hogan Lovells Cadwalader; Howden Capital Markets & Advisory; Icosa Investments AG; IMT Advisory Ltd.; ING; Insurance Managers Association of Cayman; KBRA; King Ridge Capital Advisors; Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP; Lloyd's of London; Macrocosm; Man Group; Marsh Re; Maryland GmbH; Mccarthy Denning; Moody's Analytics; Moody's Corporation; Moody's Ratings; Morgan Stanley Investment Management; Multiplicity Partners AG; Munich Re; Nephila Capital; Neuberger; New England Asset Management; OAK Global; Oliver Wyman; PartnerRe; PartnerRe Capital Management Ltd.; PG3 Insurance Core AG; PGGM Investments; Pool Re; QRT; RenaissanceRe Capital Partners; Resolute Global Partners; Safepoint; SCOR Investment Partners; Sona Asset Management (UK) LLP; Squarepoint Capital; Stonefort Reinsurance S.A.; Tangency Capital; The International Stock Exchange; Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Truist Bank; Twelve Securis; Verisk; Verisk Catastrophe and Risk Solutions; Vig RE Munchen; Walkers Europe; Wellington Management; Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP. Ticket sales continue to run ahead of last year. Later this week we will announce our agenda outline as well, so please secure your place to attend soon. Register for Artemis London 2026 today to secure your place. Over 200 people from around the world came to last year's Artemis London 2025 conference, a mix of ILS specialists, re/insurance companies, investors and service providers. Our events bring together a unique senior ILS focused audience and are known for their high-quality discussions and valuable networking opportunities. For 2026 Artemis London returns to the same central City of London venue with space for more to attend, while the focus will remain on insightful catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities discussions on stage, as well as a full-day of networking that you won't want to miss. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from and network with ILS market participants, institutional investors, regional reinsurance leaders and travelling attendees from the global ILS market in London. Discounted rates and in some cases free passes are available for end-investors to help you attend, so please contact us to enquire. For 2026 we return to our spacious, modern venue centrally located in the City of London. The day will run from 8am for breakfast, with speaking to begin at 9am interspersed with networking breaks and a long lunch. The day will end with a cocktail reception from 5pm to 7pm. Register now to benefit from the best rate and secure your place to attend! We hope to see you there! Sponsorship opportunities are available, so for any enquiries please contact events@artemis.bm. Please share this with colleagues and friends if you think they would like to receive it. If you've been forwarded this but want to subscribe, visit Artemis.   You may be receiving this because you recently attended an industry event we partnered with, giving us permission to email you. If you don't want to receive our weekly ILS, catastrophe bond and reinsurance capital newsletter please Unsubscribe  or Edit your subscription here . © Steve Evans Ltd. - Artemis.bm