Ahh...yes, this situation looks very familiar. A promising company with recent rises in PPS now attracting the attention of short-sellers and their article writing cronies. It happens all to often. Throw in a couple facts, mention the SEC, and weave a story around it.
It looks like this stock has finally attracted the sharks. And as long as everything stays on schedule, they only have about two weeks to try and manipulate it for short-selling. After that, the merit of the company will carry it beyond their grasp. If you believe in this company, stay strong with your shares because the ride is probably going to get a little bumpy.