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 ...
Forbes

FFmpeg, Google And A Preview Into The New World Vulnerability Economy

If you watched a video today on YouTube, Netflix or that random meme clip your friend texted you, there’s a good chance you used FFmpeg. Haven’t heard of it? FFmpeg is the invisible workhorse of the ...
The Verge

Microsoft fixes Notepad flaw that could trick users into clicking malicious Markdown links

Bad actors could use the flaw to remotely load and execute malicious files on a victim’s computer. Bad actors could use the flaw to remotely load and execute malicious files on a victim’s computer. is ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Bug That Let Attackers Run Remote Code in Notepad

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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 ...
Hosted on MSN

Notepad's new Markdown powers served with a side of remote code execution

Just months after Microsoft added Markdown support to Notepad, researchers have found the feature can be abused to achieve remote code execution (RCE).… Tracked as CVE-2026-20841 (8.8), the ...
The Guardian

If Reform ever wins power in Westminster, it will be because of Labour’s cowardice

Starmer could improve our unfair electoral system to stop the hard right, but he won’t. All the party has left are threats about ‘splitting the vote’ Don’t let the Labour party say one more word about ...
The New York Times

Colbert Says What CBS Told Him Not to Say

“Let’s talk about this,” Stephen Colbert said after CBS canceled a Texas state representative’s appearance on Monday’s “Late Show.” By Trish Bendix Welcome to Late Night Roundup, a rundown of the ...
Business Insider

A16z partner says that the theory that we'll vibe code everything is 'flat wrong'

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The New York Times

Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs

Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said. By Rebecca Robbins In Massachusetts, Moderna is pulling ...
Sky

Starmer's MPs 'have given him a stay of execution because they are terrified', says Tory leader

Starmer's MPs 'have given him a stay of execution because they are terrified', says Tory leader The leader of the Conservatives has insisted that Sir Keir Starmer was only spared yesterday because ...