Notepad++ 8.9.2 fixes update hijack exploited to deliver malware, patches RCE flaw, and hardens WinGUp security.

Users could be tricked into running arbitrary code, but the issue was patched last week.

Notepad++ has adopted a "double-lock" design for its update mechanism to address recently exploited security gaps that ...

The new security option is designed to thwart prompt-injection attacks that aim to steal your confidential data.

The plugin makes Obsidian behave like the ignored files do not exist. This might affect features like Obsidian Sync, Obsidian Publish, etc. Ensure you configured the plugin correctly to avoid data ...

A command injection flaw in the Windows Notepad App now gives remote attackers a path to execute code over a network, turning ...

Malware researchers found a serious security vulnerability plaguing Microsoft's latest AI-enhanced version of its plain-text ...

A security breach has been reported involving Notepad++, with users warned that a malicious redirection was used during the software update process. The incident has raised concerns over supply chain ...

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A cyberespionage group linked to China has reportedly hijacked the update process for the widely used code editor, Notepad++, to distribute malware, according to its developer and cybersecurity ...

If you use Notepad++, it's time to update. Hackers compromised the free text and coding editor to distribute a malicious update via the auto-update function. Notepad++ developer Don Ho detected the ...

Notepad++ targeted in sophisticated supply-chain style attack via compromised hosting server Attackers delivered tainted updates to select victims, exploiting weak update verification controls Breach ...