Notepad++ Updates Hijacked, Potential Spyware Risk

By The BriefBrief

Malicious updates for Notepad++ may have spied on users after a server hijack.

WHO: Don Ho

WHAT: Malicious updates for Notepad++

WHEN: Feb 2, 2026 at 3:43 PM ET

WHERE: Shared hosting servers

WHY: Hackers likely a Chinese state-sponsored group

Sources (2): Ars Technica, The Verge Tech

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