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Notepad++ hit by suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers - here's what we know so far

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Notepad++ targeted and used to deliver poisoned updates to a select group of victims.

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Seen those complaints online about having to sign in to your Microsoft account to use Windows 11’s Notepad app? It’s all a load of hot air

By Darren Allan published

Windows 11 users don’t need a Microsoft account to use Notepad after its latest update – but you will need to login to use the app’s new AI feature.

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One of the most popular text editors is being spoofed to infect victims with malicious ads

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated

Google Ads is being abused to drop Cobalt Strike again, and this time it's Notepad++ users who are being targeted.

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Notepad will soon tell you if there's an Windows 10 update available

By Sead Fadilpašić published

An upcoming version of Windows 10 Notepad will feature a yellow bar, inviting users to upgrade the program.

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Microsoft could soon allow you to finally uninstall some default Windows 10 apps

By Anthony Spadafora published

Microsoft will soon permit Windows 10 users to uninstall Notepad, Paint and WordPad from their systems.

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