Notepad++ Update Service Hijack: 8.8.9 Fix Explained
Notepad++’s update service was compromised for months, allowing attackers to serve malicious installers that passed…
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Notepad++ Update Server Compromise: Secure Your Installation
In late 2025 the official Notepad++ update servers were hijacked, allowing attackers to redirect users…
Notepad++ Update Hijack Fixed – Upgrade Now
Notepad++ suffered a supply‑chain attack in which malicious actors hijacked its update channel and delivered…
Notepad++ Update Hijack: 6‑Month Attack Fixed
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Notepad++ Update Breach: State-Backed Attack Explained
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Notepad++ Gets Hijacked Update Server – Key Risks Explained
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