Notepad++ update server hijacked in targeted attacks — outfit claims Chinese state-sponsored hackers may be to blame

Published: (February 3, 2026 at 06:14 AM EST)
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Source: Tom’s Hardware

The Notepad++ project yesterday disclosed that its update server was covertly hijacked in a targeted supply chain attack that began in June 2025.

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