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Notepad++ Software Updates Hijacked by Chinese Hackers

Notepad++ reveals that Chinese government hackers compromised its updates for months.
WHO: Notepad++
WHAT: Software updates hijacked
WHEN: Feb 2, 2026 at 1:09 PM ET
WHERE: Global
WHY: To deliver tainted software to users
Sources (1): TechCrunch

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