third-party risk

7 articles tagged "third-party risk" — strategic IT insights for North Carolina businesses.

The Preferred Data team writes for North Carolina small businesses, manufacturers, and defense contractors from our base in High Point, NC. Below is every post on third-party risk. Need help applying any of this to your own environment? Talk to PDC at (336) 886-3282.

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npm Worm Hits Billions: NC Small Business Guide 2026

An August 2026 npm worm poisoned hundreds of package versions carrying valid signatures. Why signed does not mean safe for NC small businesses. (336) 886-3282.

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Verizon 2026 DBIR: 96% of Ransomware Hits NC SMBs

The 2026 Verizon DBIR shows SMBs are now the top ransomware target. Learn the defense playbook for NC small businesses. Call PDC at (336) 886-3282.

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Tata Electronics Breach: NC Manufacturer Supplier Risk Plan 2026

World Leaks dumped 200K Tata files exposing Apple, Tesla. Learn how NC manufacturers tighten supplier risk now. Call (336) 886-3282.

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FTC's Cybersecurity Questions to Ask Your IT Vendor (2026)

During National Small Business Week 2026, the FTC urged owners to vet IT vendors. Here are the questions NC small businesses must ask. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Canvas LMS Breach: 5 SaaS Vendor Risk Lessons for NC SMBs

The May 2026 Canvas LMS breach exposed 275M records via a single SaaS vendor. Five third-party risk lessons every NC small business should apply this quarter.

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Vercel OAuth Breach: SaaS Supply Chain Risk for NC SMBs

April 2026 Vercel breach exposed third-party OAuth risk for SMBs. How NC small businesses audit and harden SaaS exposure. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Third-Party Vendor Risk Management for NC Manufacturers

Protect your North Carolina manufacturing business from supply chain cyberattacks with effective vendor risk management. Expert guidance from PDC. Call (336) 886-3282.

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