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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 ...
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Microsoft confirms worrying Remote Code Execution security flaw in Notepad and is rolling out a fix

When it comes to cybersecurity, Remote Code Execution is just about as bad as it gets, and that’s exactly what Microsoft has confirmed is affecting its Notepad app on Windows 11. The tech giant points ...
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Notepad++ hit by suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers - here's what we know so far

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 ...
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Notepad++ hit by Chinese state-sponsored group, injecting malware into updates

Chinese state-sponsored hackers compromised Notepad++ update infrastructure at the hosting provider level, not through vulnerabilities in the app's code itself. The espionage campaign ran from June to ...