Event Brief
Notepad++ Updates Hijacked, Potential Spyware Risk
Filed: Feb 03, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: Malicious updates for Notepad++ may have spied on users after a server hijack.
WHO: Don Ho
WHAT: Malicious updates for Notepad++
WHEN: Feb 02, 2026 at 3:43 PM ET
WHERE: Shared hosting servers
WHY: Hackers likely a Chinese state-sponsored group
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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