Notepad++ is a favorite of programmers and other power users, but its auto-update function was compromised for months in 2025 ...
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Chinese state-sponsored hackers are suspected of compromising Notepad++ update infrastructure in a hosting-level breach and selectively infecting users with malware.
The developer of the popular text editor Notepad++ said hackers associated with the Chinese government hijacked its software ...
State-backed attackers hijacked Notepad++ update traffic via a hosting provider breach, redirecting users to malicious ...
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The popular Notepad alternative was hijacked by bad actors for several months in 2025, but the latest update appears to solve the issue.