InfoWorld

Abandoned project linking Java, JavaScript makes a comeback

The Detroit project envisioned using JavaScript as an extension language for Java applications. Now it’s being revived with ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft: Critical Security Issue Found in Windows Notepad

Microsoft patches CVE-2026-20841, a high-severity Windows Notepad flaw that could allow code execution via malicious Markdown files. Image: Microsoft. Notepad has long been Windows’ quiet utility ...
GIGAZINE

Windows Notepad vulnerable

A remote code execution vulnerability has been discovered in the Windows Notepad application. Microsoft has announced that it has rated the vulnerability as 'Important.' CVE-2026-20841 - Security ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 Notepad flaw let files execute silently via Markdown links

If a user opened this Markdown file in Windows 11 Notepad versions 11.2510 and earlier and viewed it in Markdown mode, the above text would appear as a clickable link. If the link is clicked with ...
TechRadar

Microsoft patches concerning Windows 11 Notepad security flaw - Markdown issues could have let hackers slip in malware without warning

Microsoft patches Windows 11 Notepad RCE flaw CVE-2026-20841 Vulnerability exploited Markdown links to execute malicious code with user permissions Patch Tuesday update fixes issue; versions 11.2510 ...
Lifehacker

Microsoft Just Patched a Major Security Vulnerability for This Popular Windows App

Users could be tricked into running arbitrary code, but the issue was patched last week. February 17, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Microsoft patched a ...
TechSpot

Unwanted AI upgrade to Windows Notepad created a serious security flaw

The big picture: Microsoft released its latest Patch Tuesday update this week with 59 hotfixes across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, and core system components. The update includes patches for six ...
as.com

Microsoft detects and fixes a dangerous vulnerability in the most unexpected place in Windows: Notepad

A new and dangerous vulnerability has appeared in Windows 11 Notepad. Although it has already been patched, many experts are wondering why Microsoft added features that opened the door to it. Windows ...
InfoWorld

JetBrains introduces Java to Kotlin converter for Visual Studio Code

Extension that converts individual Java files to Kotlin code aims to ease the transition to Kotlin for Java developers.
Morningstar

Vaadin Launches Swing Modernization Toolkit, Enabling Java Teams to Run Desktop Applications in the Browser

TURKU, Finland, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaadin, the leading provider of Java web application frameworks, today announced the general availability of Swing Modernization Toolkit, a solution that ...
The Guardian

FDA declines to review Moderna application for new flu vaccine

Moderna requests meeting to discuss refusal as decision could have implications for all new and updated vaccines US regulators will not review Moderna’s request to license a new, potentially more ...