NYDFS Named MSPs in an N-central Alert: What NYC Finance Firms Must Ask Their Provider This Week
NYDFS told regulated firms on Aug 11, 2026 to find out if their MSP uses N-able N-central. Here is what a NYC finance SMB should ask, and why SHIELD is not enough.
Microsoft 365 Backup Is Not a Backup: What NYC Law and Accounting Firms Lose in a Tenant-Wide Ransomware Event
A Recycle Bin is not a backup. For NYC law and accounting firms, a tenant-wide encrypt or wipe can take email, matter files, and tax workpapers with it.
Open Source Supply Chain Worms: How npm Packages Are Infecting NYC Businesses in 2026
Self-replicating malware in npm packages and open source repos is infecting businesses worldwide. Learn how NYC SMBs can protect their software supply chain.
Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Are Now Exploited in Under 3 Days: What NYC Businesses Must Do Now
CrowdStrike reported 88 percent of observed public-PoC exploitation in H1 2026 landed within 48 hours. Here’s what NYC businesses should do about patch velocity.
Microsoft 365 Posture Gaps: The Silent Attack Path Hacking NYC Small Businesses in 2026
Huntress’s “45% Problem” is an average Microsoft 365 Secure Score around 45 percent, not a count of tenants with a critical hole. Here’s how NYC businesses close the real gaps.
North Korea IT Worker Scheme: Cyber Threat to NYC Small Businesses
North Korea’s IT worker scheme funnels $2.8M+ into weapons programs and Russia’s war effort. Learn how NYC small businesses can protect themselves.
WP2Shell Vulnerability: Critical WordPress RCE Hitting NYC Websites
WP2Shell (CVE-2026-63030) is a CVSS 9.8 WordPress RCE actively exploited in the wild. Learn how to protect your NYC small business website now.
AgentBaiting: How Fake AI Tools Are Hitting NYC Small Businesses
AgentBaiting is a new threat: 800+ fake AI skills delivering malware to businesses. Learn how to protect your NYC small business in 2026.
Microsoft Passkeys Rollout: What Every NYC Small Business Must Know Before September 2026
Microsoft makes passkeys the Entra ID default on Sept 1, 2026 (auto-enable + skippable nudge for Microsoft-provided SMS/voice users). Hard block is Feb 1, 2027. Here’s how NYC small businesses should prepare.
The MCP Crisis: AI Supply Chain Attacks That Could Hit Your NYC Business in 2026
AI supply chain attacks via the Model Context Protocol are growing fast. Here’s what NYC small businesses need to know about MCP security risks in 2026.