News & Insights: Cyber Solutions

Notepad++ Targeted in Software Supply Chain Attack

On February 2nd, 2026, the common text editor, Notepad++, shared an update to its initial announcement in December 2025 that it was the target of a software supply chain attack. According to the announcement, starting in June 2025, bad actors intercepted and redirected requests for updates to malicious infrastructure. These bad actors were then able to deliver malware through a software update channel that users trusted.

Phishing Alert: Message Posing as FINRA Urging Time-Sensitive Document Review

We have been notified of a recent phishing email campaign impersonating FINRA. Multiple firms have reported receiving emails that appear to be from FINRA, reference regulatory reporting requirements, and include attachments.

SEC Shares Amended Reg S-P Initial Document Request List

On January 22, 2026, the SEC held its final webinar on Amended Regulation S-P. This webinar focused on compliance issues for smaller entities with less than $1.5 billion in assets under management.

SEC Webinar: Amended Regulation S-P Compliance for Small Firms

The SEC has announced it will hold its final Amended Regulation S-P outreach event on January 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, in anticipation of the upcoming June 3, 2026, compliance deadline for small firms.

FinCEN Takes Final Step to Postpone AML/CFT Rule

The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a final rulemaking to extend the effective date of the AML/CFT Rule until January 1, 2028.

The Countdown is on: Time to Comply with Amended Reg S-P

The compliance deadline for larger advisers (those with $1.5B or more in AUM) is less than two weeks away (Dec. 3, 2025). While much of what the previous administration proposed has been tossed or postponed, the SEC has made it clear that Amended Reg S-P is not only here to stay, but it’s also a key focus area.

SonicWall Security Incident

SonicWall, a popular network security company that advisers and other financial institutions use for its firewall or router products, recently confirmed a security incident resulting in unauthorized access to configuration backup files for customers using its cloud backup service.

Custody Relief for Crypto Assets: SEC No-Action Letter Benefits Advisers and Registered Investment Companies

On September 30th, the SEC Division of Investment Management gave an answer to the most challenging question for crypto assets: What entities are qualified custodians for crypto assets? Since qualified custodians must meet the definition of a banking institution for both the Adviser Act’s Custody Rule and the Investment Company Act’s.

SEC on Amended Reg S-P: This is Happening

On September 17, 2025, The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), jointly with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), voted to extend the compliance date for the amendments to Form PF again. 

Regulatory Preparedness 2025: Amended Reg S-P

Despite efforts to postpone Amended Regulation S-P, industry experts believe that the SEC is unlikely to postpone Amended Regulation S-P. Given the impending deadline, advisers should work diligently to meet the quickly approaching compliance date.

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