Notepad++ Update System Compromised to Distribute Malware

The maintainer of Notepad++ disclosed that state-sponsored attackers compromised the utility’s update mechanism, redirecting users to malicious servers. Developer Don Ho explained that this attack involved an infrastructure-level breach that intercepted update traffic intended for notepad-plus-plus.org. The compromise occurred at the hosting level, highlighting significant security vulnerabilities. Users are urged to be cautious regarding updates to ensure their systems remain secure.

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