The hosting provider's compromise allowed attackers to deliver malware through tainted software updates for six months.

Rapid7 links China-linked Lotus Blossom to a 2025 Notepad++ hosting breach that delivered the Chrysalis backdoor via hijacked updates, fixed in v8.8.9 ...

Rapid7 dropped a write-up on the Notepad++ update-chain abuse and - finally - it comes with real IOCs - update.exe downloaded ...

Everybody is joking how Microsoft needs to stop "vibecoding Windows." But is all of that just a joke from unhappy users, or ...

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ESET researchers discover an Android spyware campaign targeting users in Pakistan via romance scam tactics, revealing links to a broader spy operation.

For many Windows 11 users, routine computing recently came to an abrupt halt. Core system apps such as Paint, Notepad, and ...

Microsoft confirms a server-side bug broke Store-based app activation, affecting apps like Notepad with 0x803F8001 error.

You can spend money on third-party PC optimization tools to improve performance, but Microsoft PC Manager claims to deliver ...

Windows 11 users are reporting a disruptive wave of application failures, with many unable to open essential system and third-party apps ...

Microsoft's January 2026 security update has broken Windows 11 apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, introducing dual bugs ...

Windows 11 users report Notepad, Snipping Tool, and other apps failing to open, showing Microsoft Store error 0x803F8001 on affected systems.