I haven't used Notepad++ in awhile

Fortunately

If you still do

😬

https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/notepad-says-chinese-government-hackers-hijacked-its-software-updates-for-months/

" #Notepad++ says Chinese government hackers hijacked its #software updates for months"

#Notepadplusplus

I haven't used Notepad++ in awhile

Fortunately

If you still do

😬

https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/notepad-says-chinese-government-hackers-hijacked-its-software-updates-for-months/

" #Notepad++ says Chinese government hackers hijacked its #software updates for months"

#Notepadplusplus

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Notepad++'s update servers have been compromised by Chinese hackers and all users had been exposed to malware. The developer estimated the overall compromise period spanned from June through December 2, 2025.
Users should update to version 8.9.1 (or superior) immediately.

Source: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacked-incident-info-update/

#security #vulnerability #windows #text #editor #notepad #foss #freesoftware #software

@mttaggart

Ugh. Done. Thanks!

#Notepad++ #NotepadPlusPlus

Notepad++'s update servers have been compromised by Chinese hackers and all users had been exposed to malware. The developer estimated the overall compromise period spanned from June through December 2, 2025.
Users should update to version 8.9.1 (or superior) immediately.

Source: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacked-incident-info-update/

#security #vulnerability #windows #text #editor #notepad #foss #freesoftware #software