Notepad++ says Chinese government hackers hijacked its software updates for months

The developer of the popular text editor Notepad++ said hackers associated with the Chinese government hijacked its software ...

Microsoft bakes one of its best security tools right into Windows 11

Sysmon was once something you had to seek out and install. Now this pro-level system monitoring tool is integrated right into ...

Windows 11 quietly gets a new security feature to protect system files in KB50741050 0

There is a new security feature in Windows 11 to protect system files, which was quietly rolled out in the latest update.
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Analysis of active exploitation of SolarWinds Web Help Desk

We are seeing exploitation of SolarWinds Web Help Desk via CVE‑2025‑40551 and CVE‑2025‑40536 that can lead to domain ...

Stop destroying your SSD: 6 must-do Windows 11 tweaks

One simple trick to extend SSD lifespan is to enable the Trim command for your SSD. This tells the drive which data blocks ...

Galaxy S21 support is winding down, what it means for your security updates

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 security updates just became less predictable. The S21 line has dropped off Samsung’s monthly and quarterly lists, which matters if you rely on banking, work logins, and other ...
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Notepad++ Says Chinese-State Hackers Spent Half a Year Hijacking Its Software Updates

Notepad++ released version 8.8.9 in December, which checks digital signatures and certificates before installing any updates.

The Notepad++ website was hijacked by 'malicious actors' last year and security researchers are picking through the wreckage

It's believed that, between June and November 10/December 2, 2025 (independent security experts and its hosting provider ...