RmDebArc_53d ago
Seriously, just stop (or use Linux)
Show threadmarine_mustang3d ago
Notepad++ gang, rise, claim your kingdom.
Show threadRedSnt 🧩♂️👓🖥️3d ago
Well… As long as you don’t use their automatic updater.
Notepad++ update feature hijacked by Chinese state hackers for months

Chinese state-sponsored threat actors were likely behind the hijacking of Notepad++ update traffic last year that lasted for almost half a year, the developer states in an official announcement today.

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Show threadCarighan Maconar

Well it’s a 23y old application that had one issue where the dev’s machine got infected, and it was handled ~instantly.

What’s the actual problem here?

Mar 18 at 11:28amWeb
Show threadlumpenproletariat3d ago
Instantly? The article says “lasted for almost half a year”
Show threadTechnoCat3d ago
We’re talking geologic timescales here. Did you miss the memo?
Show threadotterpop3d ago

This isn’t the first time that application has had problems either, the CIA hacked it because it was loading unsigned DLLs: notepad-plus-plus.org/…/v733-fix-cia-hacking-npp-…

To be fair it’s one of the most popular text editors so it’s not surprising nation states would target them, and it’s hard to block someone with those kinds of resources.

Fix CIA Hacking Notepad++ Issue | Notepad++